Lead Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift - Richmond, VA
About The Position
Crothall Healthcare is hiring a Lead Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair critical building systems and medical support infrastructure at the VCU Health Parham Campus. The role helps ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient environment for patients, staff, and visitors. It provides technical leadership to the maintenance team, mentors junior technicians, oversees preventative maintenance programs, manages work through CMMS software, and supports hospital operations with prompt, quality service. The position is scheduled for the 1st shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. It requires travel to different off-site locations. The listed pay is $28 to $32 per hour.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of facility maintenance experience, preferably in healthcare or a similarly regulated environment.
- Extensive knowledge of hospital systems, including medical gas, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety systems.
- Clean driving record; the position requires travel to different off-site locations.
- Experience leading maintenance teams or supervising technical staff.
- Proficiency in CMMS software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong understanding of Joint Commission, NFPA, OSHA, and local code compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Certifications such as Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), EPA Universal, Journeyman Electrician, or similar.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex diagnostics and repairs on hospital equipment and infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas systems, and emergency power.
- Lead day-to-day maintenance team operations and train, guide, and support junior technicians.
- Design, implement, and oversee preventative maintenance schedules to support regulatory compliance and equipment reliability.
- Follow OSHA, NFPA, and Joint Commission standards; participate in safety audits and emergency preparedness drills.
- Use CMMS software to manage work orders, preventative maintenance schedules, asset tracking, and inventory control.
- Identify and resolve complex building-system issues to minimize downtime and maintain continuity of hospital services.
- Document inspections, repairs, and equipment performance, and assist with reporting for regulatory inspections and audits.
- Identify cost-saving initiatives, energy-efficiency opportunities, and workflow improvements.
- Support or lead facility upgrade and maintenance projects, coordinating with contractors and hospital departments to minimize disruption to patient care.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Flexible time off
- Holiday time off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
- Potential paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
