UMMC Greenwood-Facilities Services-Maintenance Technician-Full-Time

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Kansas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Maintenance Technician for UMMC Greenwood - Facilities. The role performs skilled maintenance, repair, installation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on commercial, industrial, and healthcare facility systems.

A High School Diploma or GED with at least one year of related experience is required, or completion of HVAC/Refrigeration, Plumbing, or Electrical vocational program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 1 year maintenance experience, or completion of HVAC/Refrigeration, Plumbing, or Electrical vocational/technical program above high school level.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Vocational or technical certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance on facility systems and equipment.
• Supports operation and maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, mechanical, and utility systems.
• Diagnoses equipment failures and performs corrective repairs to minimize disruptions.
• Conducts preventive maintenance inspections and completes scheduled maintenance.
• Assists in facility projects, renovations, and equipment installations.
• Maintains work order documentation in CMMS and supports emergency response activities.

Skills

HVAC systems

Plumbing systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Refrigeration systems

Preventive maintenance

Emergency response

Communication

Teamwork

Learning new systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

• Job Requisition ID: R00051363
• Job Category: Professional and Technical
• Organization: Greenwood - Facilities
• Location/s: UMMC Greenwood
• Job Title: UMMC Greenwood-Facilities Services-Maintenance Technician-Full-Time

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician performs skilled maintenance, repair, installation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on commercial, industrial, and healthcare facility systems.

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year maintenance or construction work experience, or completion of HVAC/Refrigeration, Plumbing, or Electrical vocational/technical program above high school level.

Certifications, Licenses, or Registration required

Valid Driver's License required.

Preferred Qualifications

Vocational or technical certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of commercial and industrial building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and utility systems.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance principles.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and respond effectively during emergency situations.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to learn new systems, technologies, and maintenance disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance activities on facility systems and equipment.
• Supports the operation and maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, mechanical, and utility systems.
• Diagnoses equipment failures and performs corrective repairs to minimize operational disruptions.
• Identifies and conducts preventive maintenance inspections and completes scheduled maintenance activities.
• Assists with facility infrastructure projects, preventive maintenance initiatives, renovations, equipment repairs, and installations.
• Maintains accurate work order documentation and maintenance records using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Supports emergency response activities involving facility systems and critical infrastructure.
• Coordinates with contractors, vendors, clinical departments, and facility personnel to support operational needs.
• Assists in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ensures tools, equipment, and work areas are maintained in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type: Full time FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No Pay Class: Hourly FTE %: 0 Work Shift:

Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded:

Job Posting Date: 08/28/2026 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

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