Plant Maintenance Tech II

Knapp Medical Center; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, TX is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician II (also known as Plant Operations Technician III or Boiler Operator III) to perform advanced maintenance on hospital systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety equipment.

The role supports emergency response, preventive maintenance, and facility projects while coordinating with staff and contractors to minimize disruption to patient care. Full-time days with 8-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Troubleshoot, read schematics, and interpret blueprints.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate logs on all equipment in hospital and provides for a safe working environment.
• Also maintain and repair equipment including, but not limited to, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, plant maintenance, and medical gas systems.
• Driving as needed for company business.

Skills

Troubleshoot

Read schematics/blueprints

HVAC basics

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8-hour shifts

Location: Knapp Medical Center - Weslaco, TX

We are seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician II, also referred to as a Plant Operations Technician III or Boiler Operator III. The Hospital Maintenance Tech III is responsible for a dvanced maintenance and repairs on hospital systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety equipment to ensure a safe and operational healthcare environment. This role also supports emergency response, preventive maintenance, and facility projects while coordinating with staff and contractors to minimize disruption to patient care.

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Knapp Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Knapp Medical Center is an award‑winning, not‑for‑profit hospital in Weslaco, Texas. With 227 beds, the community hospital specializes in emergency care, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, wound care, surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, critical care, and interventional radiology. Knapp serves as the only acute care hospital in the Mid‑Valley area, as well as Weslaco's only Level III Trauma Center, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, and Level II Newborn Nursery. Knapp has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to Mid‑Valley residents for 60 years. More than 300 physicians serve on the hospital's medical staff. Knapp also serves as one of the largest employers in the Mid‑Valley, employing more than 450 people. For more information, please call 956‑968‑8567 or visit www.KnappMed.org

Responsibilities

Maintains accurate logs on all equipment in hospital and provides for a safe working environment. Also maintain and repair equipment including, but not limited to, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, plant maintenance, and medical gas systems. Driving as needed for company business.

Qualifications

• Able to troubleshoot, read schematics, and/or blue prints.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf