Maintenance Engineer

Lifepoint Health; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a full-time Maintenance Engineer for Los Alamos Medical Center. This role involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and building systems. Candidates must have a high school diploma, two years of institutional or commercial maintenance experience, and a basic understanding of various systems such as carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development. Join us in making communities healthier!

Qualifications

• Two years’ institutional/commercial maintenance experience required.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and/or electronic systems required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment, systems and structures.
• Install, test, maintain, operate and repair machinery and equipment.
• Perform major and minor maintenance work as needed.
• Assist with inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire safety-related equipment.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Carpentry tools

Job description

Your experience matters

Los Alamos Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Maintenance Engineer, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment, systems and structures throughout the facility.
• Installs, tests, maintains, operates and repairs machinery, equipment, and systems as scheduled or needed.
• Performs major and minor maintenance work.
• Performs utility and structural repairs as needed, alone or in collaboration with internal/external tradespersons.
• Assists with inspection, testing, and maintenance of all fire risers, sprinklers, extinguishers, fire doors and other fire/safety‑related equipment and systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance procedures on equipment, building systems, and utility systems as assigned.
• Moves items within/between locations and from/to storage.
• Assembles and relocates furniture.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent Required.

Licenses

• New Mexico State Driver’s License

Minimum Work Experience

• Two years’ institutional/commercial maintenance experience required.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and/or electronic systems required.

Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external.

Schedule

Full‑time; Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; rotating on‑call schedule every 4 weeks.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More about Los Alamos Medical Center

Los Alamos Medical Center is a 47‑bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional emergency care, surgical care, inpatient and outpatient services to the communities of Northern New Mexico for over 70 years. We have achieved an ‘A’ for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in New Mexico, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We are proud of our work and patient care.

EEOC Statement

Los Alamos Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Los Alamos Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.