Healthcare Equipment Installation Technician
KR Wolfe · Jacksonville, FL · 3 wk ago
On-siteManagement$30–$34/hrFull-time
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Install, assemble, and commission sterilization and decontamination equipment in hospitals, healthcare facilities, laboratories, and pharmaceutical environments.
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on sterilizers, autoclaves, cart washers, and related equipment.
- Connect and verify utility services including steam, condensate, drain, DI water, RO water, compressed air, and electrical connections.
- Interpret mechanical drawings, installation manuals, piping diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic, and utility-related issues.
- Conduct equipment testing, startup activities, and operational verification.
- Document service activities, maintenance records, and project updates accurately.
- Maintain compliance with healthcare facility safety requirements, infection control procedures, and customer site protocols.
- Cookordinate effectively with project managers, subcontractors, facility personnel, and customers.
- Travel to customer locations to support installation, maintenance, and repair activities as required.
Required Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- 3+ years of experience in mechanical installation, industrial maintenance, plumbing, pipefitting, healthcare construction, or related technical trades.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
- Experience working with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and installation documentation.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform physically demanding work in construction and healthcare environments.
- A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including overnight travel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working within Sterile Processing Departments (SPD) or Central Sterile environments.
- Experience servicing, installing, or maintaining: - Sterilizers - Autoclaves - Cart Washers - Washer Disinfectors - Decontamination Equipment
- Knowledge of: - Steam systems - Steam lines - Condensate systems - Drain lines - DI (Deionized) water systems - RO (Reverse Osmosis) water systems
- Industrial pipefitting or commercial plumbing experience.
- Biomedical equipment (Biomed/BMET) experience.
- Laboratory equipment installation or maintenance experience.
- Healthcare construction experience including new construction and renovation projects.
- Trade certification in plumbing, pipefitting, industrial maintenance, HVAC, or related discipline.
Desired Backgrounds
- Candidates with experience in the following industries are strongly encouraged to apply:
- - Sterile Processing / Central Sterile Departments
- - Healthcare Facilities
- - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- - Biotechnology
- - Medical Equipment Service
- - Industrial Maintenance
- - Commercial Plumbing
- - Pipefitting
- - Water Treatment
- - Healthcare Construction
- - Laboratory Operations
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability.
- Understanding of pumps, valves, piping systems, and utility connections.
- Ability to diagnose equipment issues and determine corrective actions.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing project schedules and customer requirements.
Compensation
- $30.00 – $34.00 per hour DOE
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- 401K with company match
- PTO and paid holidays