Maintenance Mechanic

Harris Regional Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Financial protection & PTO

Career growth & education

Employee well-being

Professional development

Travel & entertainment discount

Job summary

Harris Regional Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support safe, reliable hospital operations. You will perform routine repairs, preventive maintenance, and safety testing of critical building systems, working with the Facilities Engineer to respond to daily needs and maintain patient and staff safety.

The role emphasizes teamwork, independent problem-solving, and meticulous record-keeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of facility maintenance experience preferred; healthcare/hospital maintenance experience is a plus.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced hospital environments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with Facilities team and hospital departments to support daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Safe, Reliable Facilities: Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting to help ensure hospital equipment, building systems, and utility systems operate safely and reliably for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance & Safety Testing: Complete scheduled preventive maintenance and required operational and safety testing of critical utility systems, including emergency generators, backflow prevention, water chemistry, alarms, steam traps, and electrical equipment.
• Support Critical Hospital Systems: Perform monthly generator testing and assist with maintaining critical hospital utility systems to support continuity of operations, regulatory requirements, and patient safety.
• Troubleshoot & Diagnose Equipment: Use diagnostic tools and equipment-including building control systems, electrical testing equipment, airflow hoods, and water-testing tools-to identify problems and support timely, effective repairs.
• Document Maintenance Activities: Maintain accurate records of work performed, labor time, parts used, equipment asset numbers, test results, and repair details in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Prioritize & Complete Work Independently: Assess maintenance needs, recognize and prioritize problems, complete assignments efficiently, and manage daily responsibilities with minimal supervision while supporting department priorities.
• Collaborate & Apply Technical Skills: Work closely with the Facilities Engineer and department leadership to meet daily operational needs while applying skills in areas such as HVAC, plumbing, or electrical and supporting departmental initiatives.

Skills

Critical thinking

Technical problem-solving

Independent work

Safety & composure

Communication & teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical testing tools

Building control systems

Water testing tools

Job description

Your experience matters

Harris Regional Hospital 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. The Maintenance Mechanic supports safe, reliable hospital operations by performing routine repairs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety testing of facility equipment and critical utility systems. This entry-level role works closely with the Facilities Engineer and team to respond to daily maintenance needs, maintain accurate records, and help ensure a safe and dependable environment for patients, staff, and visitors. As the Maintenance Mechanic 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.

More about our team

The Harris Regional Hospital Facilities Department is committed to maintaining a safe, reliable, and well-functioning environment for patients, visitors, staff, and providers. Our team supports hospital operations through preventive maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and monitoring of critical building systems and utilities. We work closely with hospital departments, clinical teams, and external service partners to address facility needs, maintain regulatory and safety standards, and ensure the hospital environment remains dependable and supportive of high-quality patient care.

How you'll contribute

A Maintenance Mechanicwho excels in this role:

• Maintain Safe, Reliable Facilities: Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting to help ensure hospital equipment, building systems, and utility systems operate safely and reliably for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance & Safety Testing: Complete scheduled preventive maintenance and required operational and safety testing of critical utility systems, including emergency generators, backflow prevention, water chemistry, alarms, steam traps, and electrical equipment.
• Support Critical Hospital Systems: Perform monthly generator testing and assist with maintaining critical hospital utility systems to support continuity of operations, regulatory requirements, and patient safety.
• Troubleshoot & Diagnose Equipment: Use diagnostic tools and equipment-including building control systems, electrical testing equipment, airflow hoods, and water-testing tools-to identify problems and support timely, effective repairs.
• Document Maintenance Activities: Maintain accurate records of work performed, labor time, parts used, equipment asset numbers, test results, and repair details in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Prioritize & Complete Work Independently: Assess maintenance needs, recognize and prioritize problems, complete assignments efficiently, and manage daily responsibilities with minimal supervision while supporting department priorities.
• Collaborate & Apply Technical Skills: Work closely with the Facilities Engineer and department leadership to meet daily operational needs while applying skills in areas such as HVAC, plumbing, or electrical and supporting departmental initiatives.

Schedule: Full-Time: Days

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 - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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.
• Free travel and entertainment discount programto ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

What we're looking for

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Facility Maintenance Experience: Two years of facility maintenance experience preferred; healthcare or hospital maintenance experience is a plus.
• Critical Thinking & Judgment: Strong critical-thinking skills with the ability to assess situations, troubleshoot problems, make sound decisions, and take appropriate action.
• Technical Problem-Solving: Ability to recognize maintenance issues, evaluate potential solutions, and resolve problems safely and effectively.
• Independent Work: Demonstrated ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage assignments, and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Safety & Composure: Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment while responding appropriately to unexpected situations.
• Communication & Teamwork: Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with the Facilities team, Facilities Engineer, and hospital departments to support daily operational needs.

More about Harris Regional Hospital

Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility located in Sylva, NC. With a long-standing reputation for excellent care, this fully-accredited hospital has been providing care to western North Carolina residents since 1925. Harris offers five major service lines, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care.

EEOC Statement

"Harris Regional Hospitalis an Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.