Instrument and Controls Technician - Hospital Maintenance

Position Overview

Pay range: $29.25 - $47.55 / hour

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include:

• robust educational assistance programs
• generous paid time off
• employee assistance and wellness programs
• paid parental leave
• qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• plus more

Ready to use your technical expertise to support hospital operations in a meaningful way? UAB Facilities Hospital Maintenance is hiring an Instrument & Controls Technician to maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot building automation, HVAC, and control systems that keep critical hospital environments operating safely and efficiently. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring system reliability, comfort, and compliance across the hospital’s facilities.

To ensure the reliability and safety of critical systems that impact patient care and regulatory compliance, including negative/positive pressure rooms, HVAC controls, building automation systems (BAS), regulatory alarms and emergency monitoring equipment. To maintain continuous on‑call readiness, familiarity with regulatory codes, and effectively troubleshoots complex control systems under time‑sensitive conditions. To apply expertise in support of life safety and infection control measures across hospital facilities.

Graduate from an accredited vocational or technical school in a two (2) year Electronic, HVAC, or Electrical program and six (6) years of related experience is required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement. ASHE Senior Mechanic Evaluation and Certification for Health Care (SRMECH) Certification required within six months of employment. Driving record should meet University underwriting guidelines to drive vehicle in performance of University business.

Current guidelines include possession of a valid driver's license issued in the United States, at least 21 years of age and at least 3 years of driving experience. Must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world‑class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting‑edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians.

Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS‑verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet‑designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital‑Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award‑winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast‑paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close‑knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission‑driven organization committed to delivering life‑changing care.

With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry‑leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.