Lead Maintenance Tech – Plant Ops (Healthcare)

Ardent Health Services; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Topeka, KS is hiring a day shift, full-time Lead Maintenance Technician to operate, monitor and maintain the Central Utility plant and related systems.

This role oversees preventive maintenance, coordinates vendor and internal work orders, trains boiler operators, and supports staffing to ensure reliable, compliant hospital operations. Experience in healthcare settings is preferred; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Experience in a medical or healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain all equipment in the Central Utility plant.
• Perform preventive maintenance or coordinate with outside contracts.
• Notify Director of equipment issues and assist in planning replacements and budgets.
• Conduct routine system inspections and ensure each shift completes maintenance duties.
• Provide training to boiler operators.
• Audit vendors' work to ensure quality.
• Coordinate Plant Ops staffing schedules to ensure adequate staffing.
• Support department by coordinating tasks and manpower to maximize productivity.

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Ardent Health Services in Topeka, KS is hiring a day shift, full-time Lead Maintenance Technician to operate, monitor and maintain the Central Utility plant and related systems.

This role oversees preventive maintenance, coordinates vendor and internal work orders, trains boiler operators, and supports staffing to ensure reliable, compliant hospital operations. Experience in healthcare settings is preferred; high school diploma required.