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Maintenance Tech - Facilities Services - Night Shift

University of Mississippi Medical Center · Jackson, MS · 1 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician performs skilled maintenance, repair, installation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on commercial, industrial, and healthcare facility systems.

Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year maintenance or construction work experience, or completion of HVAC/Refrigeration, Plumbing, or Electrical vocational/technical program above high school level

Certifications, Licenses, Or Registration

  • Valid Driver's License required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Vocational or technical certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of commercial and industrial building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and utility systems.
  • Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance principles.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and respond effectively during emergency situations.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to learn new systems, technologies, and maintenance disciplines.

Responsibilities

  • Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance activities on facility systems and equipment.
  • Supports the operation and maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, mechanical, and utility systems.
  • Diagnoses equipment failures and performs corrective repairs to minimize operational disruptions.
  • Identifies and conducts preventive maintenance inspections and completes scheduled maintenance activities.
  • Aids with facility infrastructure projects, preventive maintenance initiatives, renovations, equipment repairs, and installations.
  • Maintains accurate work order documentation and maintenance records using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
  • Supports emergency response activities involving facility systems and critical infrastructure.
  • Collaborates with contractors, vendors, clinical departments, and facility personnel to support operational needs.
  • Aids in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Ensures tools, equipment, and work areas are maintained in a safe, clean, and organized condition.

Physical and Environmental Demands

  • Occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold.
  • Occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment.
  • Occasional exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations.
  • Occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours.
  • Frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality.
  • Frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking.

Time Type

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

No

Work Shift

Not specified

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded

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