Maintenance Mechanic

Encompass Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health is hiring Maintenance Mechanics to ensure facility reliability and safety across hospital systems, including equipment, utilities, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. You will perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and light construction, contributing to a secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Join a team that values service, growth opportunities, and a stable, nationwide employer with strong benefits and community impact.

Qualifications

• Licensing in electrical, plumbing, or HVAC is preferred.
• Valid driver's license may be required.
• Healthcare maintenance experience is a plus.
• Experience in preventive maintenance, equipment repair, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or construction.
• Must be able to work weekdays/weekends and various shifts.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Must tolerate frequent position changes and work on ladders/scaffolds.

Responsibilities

• Test and operate emergency power supply systems (EPSS) and components.
• Install/maintain/repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC, pneumatic, oxygen, and telephone systems.
• Work independently within assigned timeframes under supervision.
• Maintain a broad skill set including carpentry, pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic computer skills.
• Plan, interpret, examine, draw, and record work; report daily progress.
• Perform control maintenance, building construction and repair, and equipment overhaul.
• Maintain knowledge of facility systems and regulatory standards.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Construction basics

Lifting 50 lbs

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic Career Opportunity

Acknowledged for your proficiency as a Maintenance Mechanic

Are you a skilled Maintenance Mechanic seeking a career that combines your technical expertise with a sense of purpose? Look no further! Encompass Health is looking for skilled Maintenance Mechanics seeking purposeful careers. Join us as a crucial member ensuring facility reliability and functionality, contributing to a workplace close to home and heart. Be the driving force behind maintenance, ensuring a secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Your role spans executing preventative maintenance, repairs, and tasks across hospital systems, including equipment, utilities, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, as well as light construction, painting, groundskeeping, security, and floor care. Ready to make a meaningful impact while leveraging your craft? Explore this opportunity with us and help keep our operations running smoothly.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks And Benefits

At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive.

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Maintenance Mechanic Career Opportunity

Acknowledged for your proficiency as a Maintenance Mechanic

Are you a skilled Maintenance Mechanic seeking a career that combines your technical expertise with a sense of purpose? Look no further! Encompass Health is looking for skilled Maintenance Mechanics seeking purposeful careers. Join us as a crucial member ensuring facility reliability and functionality, contributing to a workplace close to home and heart. Be the driving force behind maintenance, ensuring a secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Your role spans executing preventative maintenance, repairs, and tasks across hospital systems, including equipment, utilities, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, as well as light construction, painting, groundskeeping, security, and floor care. Ready to make a meaningful impact while leveraging your craft? Explore this opportunity with us and help keep our operations running smoothly.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks And Benefits

From day one

you will have access to:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Become the Maintenance Mechanic you always wanted to be

• Safely and effectively test and operate emergency power supply system (EPSS) and its components.
• Install/maintain/repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC, pneumatic, oxygen, and telephone systems.
• Work independently in the specified time frame as assigned per job task under the direction of the supervisor.
• Retain auto, carpentry, phone, pneumatics, stationary engineer, hydraulics, and computer skills.
• Plan, interpret, examine, draw, and record work; report daily completion to supervisor.
• Perform all types of control maintenance, building construction and repair, and equipment overhaul within required time frame.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all facility systems and all applicable regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Licensing in a specialty field such as electrical, plumbing, or HVAC is preferred.
• Valid driver's license may be required.
• High school diploma or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Previous experience in preventative maintenance, equipment repair, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and/or construction required. Healthcare experience is a plus.
• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must demonstrate the ability to tolerate frequent position changes such as twisting, stooping, reaching, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, and bending positions for complete shift.
• Ability to work on ladders and scaffolds and be able to sit, stand, and walk for momentary to extended periods of time.
• Ability to safely work with hazardous materials.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.