Maintenance Mechanic

Lifepoint Health•Rutherfordton, NC

27d

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic performs routine repairs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety testing on hospital equipment, machinery, and essential utility systems to support safe and reliable facility operations. The role maintains accurate maintenance records, supports the Facilities Engineer and Engineering Services team, and helps ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements. The position supports a 143-bed acute care facility and involves maintaining and repairing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other essential building systems. The mechanic prioritizes work orders, completes tasks independently while collaborating with the team, and helps maintain a safe, efficient, and dependable hospital environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and general building maintenance, with the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to prioritize assignments, manage multiple maintenance tasks, and respond appropriately to urgent facility needs in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, including the ability to maintain accurate maintenance records and use computers for documentation and communication.

Nice To Haves

Additional technical training in facility maintenance.
Previous facility maintenance experience, ideally two years, with knowledge of general repairs and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on hospital equipment, machinery, and utility systems.
Conduct required safety and operational tests on critical systems, including emergency generators, backflow prevention devices, water chemistry, steam traps, and alarms.
Troubleshoot equipment and facility issues using diagnostic tools, identify problems, implement solutions, and minimize operational disruptions.
Maintain accurate records of work performed, labor hours, parts used, equipment identification, and corrective actions.
Support maintenance and repair of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other essential building systems while following established safety procedures.
Prioritize work orders and complete assigned tasks independently while collaborating with the Facilities Engineer and Engineering Services team.
Complete preventive maintenance, respond to facility needs, and support regulatory compliance and departmental initiatives.