Maintenance Technician

The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center in Austin, TX seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform routine and corrective maintenance on hospital equipment and facilities. The role requires inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to support safe patient care.

You will document work, coordinate with clinical teams, and participate in on-call rotations. A high school diploma or equivalent with technical training is preferred for this on-site, full-time

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or vocational training in maintenance, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety regulations is beneficial.
• Ability to read/interpret technical manuals, schematics, and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on hospital equipment, systems and facilities.
• Inspect and service mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues and complete repairs per safety standards.
• Document work performed and coordinate with clinical/administrative staff to minimize disruption to patient care.
• Respond to urgent maintenance requests, participate in on-call rotations, and assist with facility improvement projects.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Maintenance & repair

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Industrial maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Vocational training

Job description

Company Description

The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center is a locally operated acute care facility in the Austin area, recognized for leading patient satisfaction among regional hospitals. The hospital delivers compassionate, high-quality, and convenient care in a luxurious, resort-style environment. Services range from traditional inpatient care to high-tech diagnostic procedures, inpatient physical therapy, and urgent care for trauma or illness. Diagnostic imaging, laboratory, and other services are provided under the hospital’s license and are fully accredited by DNV. The hospital meets the definition of a physician-owned hospital, and a list of physician owners is available upon request via [e-mail].

Role Description

The Maintenance Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area. This role is responsible for performing routine and corrective maintenance on hospital equipment, systems, and facilities to support safe and efficient operations. Day-to-day tasks include inspecting and servicing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment issues; and completing repairs in accordance with safety and regulatory standards. The Maintenance Technician also conducts preventive maintenance, documents work performed, coordinates with clinical and administrative staff to minimize disruption to patient care, and supports vendors and contractors as needed. The role may involve responding to urgent maintenance requests, participating in on-call rotations, and assisting with facility improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Equipment Maintenance and Maintenance & Repair for hospital or commercial facilities.
• Candidates should possess solid Troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and building systems.
• Candidates should possess abilities in Preventive Maintenance to ensure reliability and compliance with safety standards.
• Candidates should possess experience in Industrial Maintenance or similar environments with complex equipment and infrastructure.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training in maintenance, engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and hospital or healthcare facility standards is beneficial.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and work orders, and to use hand and power tools safely.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, or on-call shifts as operational needs require.