Lead Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift - South Hill, VA

Crothall Healthcare; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Crothall Healthcare seeks a Lead Maintenance Technician for the VCU Community Memorial Hospital on the 1st shift. The role leads a maintenance team, troubleshoots HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and medical gas systems, and oversees preventive maintenance using CMMS. Excellent communication and safety leadership are essential.

The position requires 7+ years in facility maintenance, healthcare experience, and travel to off-site locations as needed; certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of facility maintenance experience, healthcare preferred.
• Experience with hospital systems including medical gas, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Valid driver's license; travel to off-site locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair hospital equipment and infrastructure.
• Lead maintenance team and mentor junior technicians.
• Design and oversee preventive maintenance schedules.
• Ensure OSHA, NFPA, Joint Commission compliance.
• Manage work orders and asset tracking via CMMS.
• Coordinate facility upgrades with contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Education

CHFM certification

EPA Universal

Journeyman Electrician

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead Maintenance Technician - VCU Community Memorial Hospital - 1st Shift

Salary: $32 to $36 per hour

Crothall Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, provides specialized, high-quality, innovative, and responsive support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. Crothall serves many of the Top 100 Hospitals throughout its over 900 hospital partners across 46 states. Crothall has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania since 2013. Crothall has more than 32,000 team members, with core services include: Environmental Services, Patient Transportation, Patient Observation, Healthcare Facilities Management, Sterile Processing Services, and Ambulatory EVS. Learn more at www.Crothall.com.

Job Summary

The Lead Maintenance Technician in a healthcare environment is a highly skilled professional responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing critical building systems and medical support infrastructure to ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This role provides technical leadership to the maintenance team, mentors junior technicians, and serves as a subject matter expert on a wide range of facility systems. Responsibilities also include overseeing preventative maintenance programs, managing work through CMMS software, and supporting hospital operations with prompt, quality service. This is a 1st Shift 7am to 3:30pm M-F schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Facility Maintenance and Repair: Perform complex diagnostics and repairs on hospital equipment and infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas systems, and emergency power.
• Leadership and Mentoring: Lead day-to-day operations of the maintenance team; provide training, guidance, and support to junior technicians, and ensure high standards of workmanship and safety.
• Preventative Maintenance Programs: Design, implement, and oversee preventative maintenance schedules that ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and equipment reliability.
• Safety and Compliance: Maintain a safe working environment by following OSHA, NFPA, and Joint Commission standards; participate in safety audits and emergency preparedness drills.
• CMMS Utilization: Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, asset tracking, and inventory control.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve complex building system issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuity of hospital services.
• Documentation and Reporting: Keep detailed records of inspections, repairs, and equipment performance; assist in reporting for regulatory inspections and audits.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the ongoing improvement of facility operations by identifying cost-saving initiatives, energy efficiency opportunities, and workflow enhancements.
• Project Coordination: Support or lead facility upgrade and maintenance projects, coordinating with contractors and hospital departments to minimize disruption to patient care.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of facility maintenance experience, preferably in a healthcare or similarly regulated environment
• Extensive knowledge of hospital systems, including medical gas, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety systems
• Clean driving record (this position requires travel to different Off‑Site locations
• Experience leading maintenance teams or supervising technical staff
• Proficiency in CMMS software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Certifications preferred (e.g., Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), EPA Universal, Journeyman Electrician, or similar)
• Strong understanding of Joint Commission, NFPA, OSHA, and local code compliance requirements
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Crothall maintains a drug-free workplace.