Maintenance Technician

IU Health; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentive

Job summary

IU Health in Frankfort, IN seeks a Maintenance Technician to uphold a safe, compliant clinical environment. You will perform routine maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems while supporting life safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires at least 2 years of relevant experience, basic computer skills, and the ability to read blueprints and schematics. Occasional on-call or weekend work may be necessary to ensure patient care operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have a valid Indiana driver's license with proof of insurance.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, fire and air systems.
• Able to read blueprints, schematics and diagrams.
• Basic computer skills and experience with maintenance management systems.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Respond to work orders promptly and assist with patient care area safety.
• Support life safety systems and participate in drills.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities and inspections.
• Coordinate with clinical staff and vendors to minimize disruption to care.
• Occasionally on-call or weekend work may be required.

Skills

Power tools

Blueprints reading

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Fire safety systems

Air systems

Job description

Overview

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, service with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results – Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe, reliable, and compliant facility environment to support patient care. This role performs routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on building systems and equipment while ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm

*Hours may vary with call backs

*Weekend rotation: every 3rd weekend

WORK LOCATION

1300 South Jackson Street, Frankfort

*Location may vary within Frankfort area with other buildings

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
• Respond promptly to work orders and urgent facility issues, especially in patient care areas
• Support life safety systems, including fire alarms, emergency equipment, and drills
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., Joint Commission, NFPA, Environment of Care standards)
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities and inspections
• Coordinate with clinical staff, Environmental Services, and vendors to minimize disruption to patient care
• Assist with facility inspections, audits, and emergency response situations
• Performs scheduled and non-scheduled preventive maintenance, responding to dispatched general maintenance calls, and troubleshooting/repairing secondary utility systems of buildings, plumbing, air-conditioning, electrical and air systems.
• Maintains, repairs and inspects specialized machinery and equipment in accordance with code and regulatory requirements.
• Recommends through the appropriate channels any improvements and corrections to the facilities, equipment and/or systems that meet overall patient care needs.
• May require on-call, evenings, weekends, or emergency response.
• Work is performed in mechanical spaces, patient care areas, and outdoor environments.
• Performs routine building and grounds inspections.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of applicable building codes related to healthcare is preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• May require a valid Indiana driver's license with proof of insurance.
• Requires general knowledge of specialized areas including electrical secondary systems, plumbing systems, fire system devices and air systems.
• Requires the ability to read and interpret information from blueprints, schematics and diagrams.
• Requires general knowledge in the use of power and hand tools.
• Requires basic computer skills.
• Requires a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience.

This role is essential to ensuring a safe, compliant, and fully operational facility that supports high-quality patient care.