Maintenance Worker

Lifepoint Health; Athens, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN seeks a Maintenance Worker to support safe and uninterrupted facility operations. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing hospital systems, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, across the campus.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years hands-on maintenance experience, are physically capable, and can work in varying conditions. The position includes an on-call rotation and requires timely on-site response within 30 minutes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.2+ years hands-on maintenance or related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic electrical and plumbing systems.
• Experience troubleshooting motors and mechanical equipment.
• Physically active role requiring walking, climbing stairs, kneeling, and working outdoors/in varying conditions.
• Willingness to participate in rotating on-call schedule and respond onsite within 30 minutes when on call.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of hospital buildings, equipment, and systems.
• Inspect and maintain HVAC systems, boilers, pumps, and electrical/plumbing components.
• Respond to work orders and urgent maintenance needs across the hospital.
• Carry out minor construction, repairs, and building-related electrical/plumbing tasks as needed.
• Document completed work and communicate status to leadership.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical

Plumbing

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

HVAC experience

Job description

Your experience matters

Starr Regional Medical CenterispartofLifepoint Health,a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. Weare driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As aMaintenance Workerjoining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated tomaking 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

Our Plant Operations team is a close-knit, experienced group that takes pride in keeping our hospital safe, operational, and ready to serve our patients and community. No two days are exactly alike, and our team works collaboratively to troubleshoot challenges, respond to unexpected needs, and support one another in a fast-paced environment. New team members have the opportunity to learn alongside experienced technicians who are willing to share their knowledge and provide hands‑on support. We value team players who communicate well, work hard, take initiative, and genuinely care about the people around them.

How you'll contribute

A Maintenance Worker who excels in this role:

• Performs general maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of hospital buildings, equipment, and building systems to support safe and uninterrupted facility operations.
• Inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, and assists with repairs involving HVAC systems, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, motors, electrical systems, plumbing, and other mechanical equipment.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on facility equipment and building systems and responds to work orders and unexpected maintenance needs throughout the hospital.
• Troubleshoots basic electrical and plumbing issues and completes repairs within scope of knowledge and experience.
• Performs general facility repairs and maintenance, including minor construction, alterations, remodeling, carpentry, and other building-related work as needed.
• Responds to urgent facility issues such as HVAC or heating failures, water leaks, equipment concerns, and other problems that may affect hospital operations or patient care.
• Works collaboratively with Plant Operations team members and other hospital departments to prioritize maintenance needs and complete work efficiently.
• Assists with maintaining materials, supplies, equipment, and replacement parts needed for facility maintenance.
• Supports hospital fire, life-safety, regulatory, and preventive maintenance activities and follows applicable safety procedures and standards.
• Documents completed work and communicates the status of repairs, projects, and outstanding maintenance needs to Plant Operations leadership.
• Participates in an on-call rotation and responds onsite to after-hours maintenance needs within the required response timeframe.
• Demonstrates flexibility when urgent maintenance needs require work beyond the regularly scheduled shift.
• Performs work throughout the hospital and campus, including frequent stair and ladder climbing, kneeling, working near floor level, and working outdoors or on rooftops in varying weather conditions.
• Performs other duties and maintenance projects as assigned.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, required. Additional requirements include:

• Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on maintenance, facilities, mechanical, electrical, or related technical experience preferred; demonstrated technical maintenance experience is required.
• Working knowledge of basic electrical and plumbing systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and/or working with motors and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to independently assess maintenance issues, troubleshoot problems, and complete appropriate repairs.
• Ability to perform a physically active role that routinely requires walking, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, bending, and working in varying indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to work in rooftop and outdoor environments with exposure to heat, cold, and changing weather conditions.
• Ability to participate in the department's rotating on-call schedule and report onsite within 30 minutes when on call.
• Flexibility to remain beyond the scheduled shift when necessary to address urgent facility or equipment issues.
• Basic computer skills and ability to communicate effectively with team members, hospital staff, and leadership.

Strong communication, teamwork, reliability, and self-direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous maintenance or facilities experience in a hospital or healthcare environment.
• Industrial, commercial, or residential maintenance experience involving electrical, mechanical, or building systems.
• Formal electrical or related technical/trade education or training.
• HVAC experience.
• Familiarity with boilers, chillers, cooling towers, or similar facility systems.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission, life-safety, or other healthcare regulatory requirements.

Schedule:

Full-time, Monday - Friday. Participation in the department's rotating on-call schedule is required, typically one week approximately every five weeks when fully staffed. Team members must be able to report to the hospital within 30 minutes while on call. Occasional schedule flexibility is required when urgent maintenance needs extend beyond the regular shift.

Whyjoin us

We believethat 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 for full-time andpart-time employees.
• FinancialProtection& PTO:Life, accident, criticalillness, hospital indemnity insurance, short-and-long-term disability, paid family leaveandpaid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Highereducation and certification tuitionassistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement packageandcompany match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learningandcareer advancement opportunities.

More about Starr Regional Medical Center

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed hospital that has proudly served Athens and the surrounding communities for more than 50 years. We are proud to be recognized with an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group and The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval®, reflecting our commitment to providing high-quality, safe and compassionate care to the communities we serve.

EEOC Statement

"Starr Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Starr Regional Medical Centeris committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

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.