Job Information
Community Health Systems Maintenance Engineer II in Kirksville, Missouri
Job Summary
The Maintenance Technician II ensures the functionality, safety, and compliance of healthcare facility systems and equipment by performing advanced maintenance tasks, repairs, and installations. This role requires expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as hospital-specific equipment. The Maintenance Technician II responds to urgent issues, and may assist in supervising entry-level technicians to support the operational efficiency of the facility.
Essential Functions
Troubleshoots and performs repairs on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as hospital-specific equipment.
Responds to work request or trouble calls and pages in a timely and professional manner without valid written complaints.
Ensures all maintenance activities meet safety regulations and hospital standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, Joint Commission).
Addresses urgent repair requests and resolve critical issues, minimizing disruptions to hospital operations.
Performs regular inspections and maintain the condition of hospital buildings and infrastructure.
Keeps accurate records of maintenance activities, work orders, and equipment performance for management reporting.
Assists with budget management, and track and order necessary maintenance supplies and parts.
Maintains detailed logs of maintenance work, service reports, and equipment status for management oversight.
Quickly addresses and resolves critical maintenance issues to minimize disruptions to hospital operations and patient care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
H.S. Diploma or GED required
Associate Degree or certification in Facilities Maintenance, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or a related technical field preferred
2-4 years of experience in facilities maintenance, engineering, or related roles required
3-5 years of experience in facilities maintenance, engineering, or related roles in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas systems).
Proficient in troubleshooting and repair techniques.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent communication skills for interacting with hospital staff, vendors, and contractors.
Ability to perform operations on high pressure boilers, emergency generators, and fire alarm panes in an emergency.
Licenses and Certifications
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State required
Licensed Steam Boiler and Refrigeration within the first six (6) months of employment required
CPI - Nonviolent Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training preferred
Certification in HVAC, electrical, or plumbing systems preferred
State Specific Requirements
- Georgia: CPI - Nonviolent Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training certification required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.
Community Health Systems
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