Maintenance Mechanic

UT Health East Texas•Quitman, TX

About The Position

Join the team at UT Health Quitman as a full-time, day-shift Maintenance Technician in Quitman, Texas. The role assists skilled maintenance workers and may involve simple repairs to electrical equipment and machinery, along with minor facility repairs such as painting, plastering, carpentry, and plumbing. The position requires effective communication with personnel from other departments, medical staff, patients, and coworkers while performing duties. UT Health Quitman offers 25 private rooms, a 24-hour Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center, surgical suites, advanced diagnostics, swing bed care, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, on-site physician clinics, and a sleep lab. The employer describes a people-first environment with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, wellness, education and financial well-being resources, paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture. It also uses advanced technology to support its team and enhance patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of general mechanic or building maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Assist skilled maintenance workers.
May perform simple repairs on electrical equipment and machinery.
May perform minor facility repairs, including painting, plastering, carpentry, and plumbing.
Communicate effectively with personnel from other departments, medical staff, patients, and coworkers while performing duties.