Maintenance Engineer I

Community Health Systems; Granbury (TX); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Granbury, TX, is seeking a Maintenance Engineer I to perform entry-level maintenance on facility equipment, building systems, and infrastructure.

You will carry out routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and basic repairs under supervision to help keep patient areas safe and operational. Responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, documenting maintenance activities, coordinating with hospital staff to minimize

Formación

• Technical school or formal training in facility maintenance or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in facilities maintenance or hospital/healthcare setting preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Troubleshoots and performs basic repairs on mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing systems and hospital equipment.
• Responds promptly to work requests and completes tasks without documented complaints.
• Conducts routine inspections to identify safety hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintains records of maintenance activities and work orders.
• Collaborates with hospital staff to minimize disruption to patient care.
• Provides weekend and emergency staff relief as needed.
• Reports malfunctions to supervisor and escalates urgent issues.

Conocimientos

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Communication skills

Educación

Technical school training

Herramientas

Basic diagnostic tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

The Maintenance Engineer I is responsible for performing entry-level maintenance tasks to ensure the proper functioning and safety of the facility's equipment, building systems, and infrastructure. This includes performing routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and addressing basic repairs in accordance with regulations and safety protocols. The Maintenance Engineer I works under supervision and assists senior staff in ensuring the facility operates efficiently and safely for patients, staff, and visitors.

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoots and performs basic repairs on mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing systems, as well as hospital-specific equipment.


• Responds promptly and professionally to work requests or trouble calls, ensuring all tasks are completed without valid written complaints.


• Conducts routine inspections of facility equipment and systems to identify and address potential problems or safety hazards, ensuring compliance with healthcare codes, regulations, and facility standards.


• Ensures all maintenance work adheres to Joint Commission standards, local building codes, fire safety regulations, and other healthcare-related compliance requirements.


• Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, repairs, materials used, and hours worked.


• Collaborates with hospital staff to coordinate maintenance work, minimizing disruptions to patient care and hospital operations.


• Assists in maintaining an inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment, ensuring timely procurement of necessary materials to support maintenance operations.


• Provides weekend and emergency staff relief, stepping in as needed to maintain uninterrupted hospital services.


• Completes all required documentation of preventive maintenance (PM) and regulatory compliance tasks in accordance with department policies.


• Reports malfunctioning devices or equipment to the supervisor and takes immediate action in emergency situations to ensure safety and functionality.


• Ensures unresolved trouble calls are clearly communicated and handed off for proper follow-up, guaranteeing timely issue resolution.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.


• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Technical School or formal training in facility maintenance, mechanical systems, or a related field preferred


• 1-2 years of experience in facilities maintenance, engineering, or related roles in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, and ability to troubleshoot common issues.


• Understanding of healthcare-related regulations, including Joint Commission standards, OSHA safety regulations, and infection control procedures.


• Familiarity with medical gas systems, elevators, and emergency power systems is a plus.


• Ability to use basic hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment in a safe and efficient manner.


• Effective communication skills to interact with staff, contractors, and other team members in a professional manner.

Licenses and Certifications

• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State required

State Specific Requirements

• Georgia: CPI - Nonviolent Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training certification required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.