Maintenance Worker

LifePoint Health; Mayfield (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Jackson Purchase Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Maintenance Worker to help keep the hospital's physical plant in safe, efficient condition. You will assist in maintaining HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems and support grounds and utility operations through daily tasks and on-call support.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and at least 2 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a hospital.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 2 years’ maintenance experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Reports daily to the Director of Plant Operations regarding the hospital facilities and work status.
• Maintains the maintenance program to ensure uninterrupted operation of the physical plant.
• Coordinates with other departments and administration, prioritizes tasks, and orders materials as needed.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your experience matters

Jackson Purchase Medical Center part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making 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.

How you’ll contribute

AMaintenance Worker who excels in this role: Assists in assigned activities of plant operation functions which are necessary in maintaining the physical structures, HVAC, mechanical, electrical systems, utility systems and grounds of the hospital in an operative and safe working condition. Assists in maintaining performance improvement activities within the facility and participates in CQI activities. Performs general maintenance and repair duties to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Physical Plant. Receives daily direction from the Director of Plant Operations via verbal or written communications. May share on call with Director of Plant Operations.

Why join us

We believe that 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 and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Free Parking

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a High School Diploma (or equivalent). Additional requirements include:

• At least 2 years’ experience with maintenance preferably in a hospital setting.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission and other regulatory policy and procedures highly preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer knowledge.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reports daily to the Director of Plant Operations regarding the physical and structural conditions of hospital facilities and the status of work in progress.
• Assists in administering the maintenance program to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the entire physical plant.
• Works closely with other departments and administration. Negotiates priorities, plans work schedules, completes job assignments, and requests orders of needed materials, supplies and parts.

More about Jackson Purchase Medical Center

Jackson Purchase Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

“Jackson Purchase Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is 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.