MAINTENANCE WORKER

Covenant Health; Jackson Square (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a full-time Maintenance Worker for the Methodist Medical Center in Jackson Square, TN. The role involves general maintenance tasks, including inspections and repairs of electrical, plumbing, and other systems. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, mechanical skills, and a valid Tennessee driver’s license. The position involves local travel and the ability to handle emergencies efficiently. Join us for an impactful role in supporting healthcare operations.

Qualifications

• Must read with comprehension and write legibly.
• Experience in previous maintenance work is required.
• Valid Tennessee driver’s license Class D is needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance and repairs of systems like electrical and plumbing.
• Perform pick up/delivery of supplies using department truck.
• Inspect and replace lights in hospital buildings on a weekly basis.

Skills

Maintenance techniques

Mechanical skills

Attention to detail

Mixing and blending paints

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

Paint tools

Scaffolding

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Worker, Plant Engineering

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Position Summary: Provide general maintenance of Methodist Medical Center buildings, grounds and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assists mechanics and other maintenance workers in completing their tasks such as performing maintenance and/or repairs on the following systems and/or equipment: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, air conditioning, heating, batteries, boilers, water treatment, and sheet metal.
• Performs pick up and delivery of supplies, blood and/or equipment, using department truck.
• Inspects fire extinguishers.
• Installs/removes television sets in patient rooms; replaces television speakers as necessary.
• Inspects lights in hospital buildings on a weekly basis and replaces them if necessary.
• Performs plumbing duties as assigned.
• Performs any unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance duties as assigned.
• Performs boiler attendant duties as necessary (when vacancies are created by absenteeism or vacations).
• Paint and redecorate walls, woodwork, furniture and fixtures inside Methodist Medical Center buildings; perform any other assigned paint jobs on hospital properties (parking lots, posts, signs, etc.). This includes preparation of various surfaces for painting.
• Local travel required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customers or patients as assigned. Must demonstrate competency of the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum and/or skill lists.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Must be a high school graduate (or have GED, unless employed in this position prior to either being a requirement); must be able to read with comprehension, write legibly, perform simple mathematic calculations, and follow oral and written instructions as required. Should be familiar with building maintenance techniques and with work and limitations of various crafts involved in building maintenance. Must have the ability to mix and blend paints, estimate time and cost involved in work orders, choose types of paint necessary for various surfaces, direct placing and moving of scaffolding, make decorative designs with transfers and stencils; and apply paint by several methods. Must be capable of maintaining concentration with attention to detail for prolonged periods of time, working under emergency and/or stressful conditions.

Minimum Experience: Previous maintenance work experience is required. Mechanical skills and experience with on-the-job training is sufficient for individuals in this position to learn normal routine.

Licenses/Certification Requirements: Employee must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license Class D and state mandated minimum insurance coverage. Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure.