Maintenance Technician 1 - 1st Shift-1

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Maintenance Technician to provide effective maintenance, engineering, and mechanical system support across hospital campuses and facilities. You will ensure buildings and equipment meet regulatory requirements and support safe patient care in a clean, safe environment.

The role requires reading blueprints, performing planned and general maintenance, documenting logs, and working with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of trade experience (electric, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, boilers, locksmith) or HVAC certification.
• Knowledge of healthcare facility codes and infection control is preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics; strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs planned and general maintenance on systems and equipment in hospital facilities.
• Inspects, tests, maintains, installs, and repairs equipment and mechanical rooms.
• Keeps tools and spaces clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.
• Maintains accurate logs/records of all maintenance rounds and inspections.
• Assists in purchasing parts and supplies following department procedures.

Skills

Electrical & HVAC knowledge

Plumbing & boiler systems

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Shift Start Time

5:00 AM

Shift End Time

3:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Provides effective and efficient maintenance, engineering, and mechanical system support to hospital campuses, satellite facilities, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta - Support Center. Ensures, within all regulatory agency requirements, that buildings, equipment, and grounds (where applicable) are maintained in a safe and aesthetically pleasing condition to provide an appropriate environment for the wellbeing of patients, visitors, and staff. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• 3 years of experience in trade work such as electricity, plumbing, heating/ventilation/air conditioning, refrigeration, boilers, and locksmith or HVAC certification from an accredited program if no prior work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• HVAC Certification
• Universal Refrigeration Certification preferred

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Must be knowledgeable of systems and equipment found in the healthcare facility and all codes governing the inspections, testing, and operation of the equipment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work without direct supervision

Job Responsibilities

• Performs planned and general maintenance functions on systems and equipment, including inspecting, testing, maintaining, installing, and repairing.
• Maintains accurate, legible records/logs of all work/rounds made in mechanical rooms and has a thorough knowledge of the major building systems operations and valve locations.
• Uses hand, diagnostic, and power tools relating to the physical plant equipment, observing proper onsite handling.
• Keeps tools, equipment, and mechanical rooms in safe, clean, and organized working condition.
• Assists Engineering Coordinator in purchasing parts, supplies, and materials necessary for proper maintenance of the systems and equipment in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Meets all in-service requirements, complies with all system policies and procedures, and understands and complies with infection control, safety, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1571 Northeast Expy NE

Job Family

Engineering/Facility Mgmt