Maintenance Worker, HVAC Tech ​/ Heating Engineer, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

General Statement of Duties

• Responsible for repair, overhaul, and preventive maintenance of hospital‑owned equipment, fixtures, fittings, furnishings, and utilities distribution.
• Must work under normal day‑to‑day conditions as well as under emergency conditions that require all equipment to function as normal. May perform other duties of a special nature as directed.

• Respond to all trouble calls in the hospital.
• Perform repairs on non‑medical equipment (dietary, environmental service equipment, beds, plumbing, lighting, HVAC).
• Perform preventive maintenance on non‑medical equipment such as air‑handling units, dish machines, and exhaust fans.
• Restart and shut down chillers and boilers.
• Implement and coordinate fire drills; member of the hospital fire response team.
• Document regulatory requirements (e.g., The Joint Commission, Texas Department of Health and Human Services).

• Make general building repairs, including carpentry, ceiling and floor repairs, and furniture.
• Perform paint and patch work.
• Minor electrical repair to portable non‑medical equipment.
• Repair medical gas outlets in patient rooms.
• Replace building interior lighting as needed and reset circuit breakers.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Understand and commit to helping the hospital and its associated facilities achieve its goals.
• Enforce system, departmental, and hospital policies and procedures, as well as established rules and regulations.
• Learn and comply with corporate and facility safety policies; use appropriate safety equipment; report unsafe conditions; check procedures with supervisors.
• Comply with the hospital’s code of conduct and model ethical behavior.
• Support the mission and vision of the hospital and demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation.

• Expert‑level knowledge of building maintenance practices and skills with common tools and equipment.
• Ability to build productive customer relationships and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Active participation in team efforts to achieve goals.
• Safety awareness—understanding conditions that affect employee safety.

Minimum education:

High school diploma or GED. Training and experience: preferred 3 years in a related job or equivalent training and on‑the‑job training, with at least 1 year in a healthcare environment. Prefer at least 3 years experience and a high level of knowledge in a specific trade (HVAC, refrigeration, or electrical). Certification in a related field preferred. Complete competencies as defined by department/unit and/or clinical specialty area.

Good verbal and written skills are essential.

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
• Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans available.)
• Short and Long‑Term Disability (with additional buy‑in opportunities)