Maintenance Tech - Facilities Services

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Maintenance Technician – Facilities Services

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

• 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.

• Valid Driver's License required.

• Vocational or technical certification.

• 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.

• 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.

This role involves occasional exposure to unpleasant physical environments, handling hazardous materials, and performing repetitive physical activities beyond regular hours, including bending, lifting, climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, twisting, and walking.

Full time, 100% FTE. Non‑exempt. Hourly pay. Work shift details not specified.

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), disability, age, sex, religion, genetic information, veteran’s status and any other status protected by applicable law. UMMC also prohibits retaliation against those who report discrimination or harassment and against those who participate in the Medical Center’s investigation and handling of such reports.

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