Maintenance Technician

Work Environment

•            Hospital and healthcare environment

•            Strong focus on infection control procedures and maintaining clean work areas

•            Candidates must be professional, courteous, and comfortable working around patients, visitors, and healthcare staff

•            On-the-job training will be provided for facility-specific procedures

•            New technician will initially be paired with experienced team members

Team Overview

•            Hiring Manager plus 6 existing Maintenance Technicians

•            This contractor will serve as the 7th technician on the team

•            Collaborative team environment with support and training available

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

•            Replace stained ceiling tiles

•            Replace light bulbs and lighting components

•            Hang signs, fixtures, and other items on walls

•            Perform minor plumbing repairs

•            Inspect exit lights and building safety equipment

•            Assist with preventative maintenance activities

•            Support HVAC maintenance and repairs as needed

•            Complete general handyman and facility maintenance tasks

•            Assist team members with larger maintenance projects when required

Licenses & Certifications

•            Certifications are not required

•            Trade-related certifications are considered a strong plus

Required Skills & Experience

•            HVAC experience strongly preferred

•            Plumbing experience preferred

•            General maintenance and handyman experience

•            Ability to safely use hand tools and basic maintenance equipment

•            Strong mechanical aptitude

•            Ability to work professionally in a healthcare setting

•            Less emphasis on electrical experience

Preferred Qualifications

•            Previous healthcare or hospital maintenance experience

•            Trade school education

•            HVAC troubleshooting and repair experience

•            Well-rounded facilities maintenance background

Soft Skills

•            Professional bedside manner

•            Strong customer service mindset

•            Polite and courteous communication style

•            Reliability and dependability

•            Team-oriented attitude

•            Willingness to learn

Education Requirements

•            High School Diploma or GED required

•            Trade school education preferred

Experience Requirements

•            2-4 years of maintenance, facilities, HVAC, plumbing, or related experience

Software Requirements

•            No specific software requirements

Interview Process

•            1st Round: Phone or Microsoft Teams interview with Hiring Manager

•            2nd Round: In-person interview

•            Hiring decision to follow after interviews

Ideal Candidate Summary

The Hiring Manager is seeking a dependable Maintenance Technician with a strong general maintenance background and HVAC experience. The ideal candidate is comfortable performing a variety of facility maintenance tasks including minor plumbing repairs, light HVAC work, ceiling tile replacement, lighting maintenance, and general handyman duties. Candidates with previous healthcare or hospital experience will stand out, but the most important qualities are professionalism, a strong work ethic, technical aptitude, and the ability to work respectfully within a healthcare environment.