Maintenance Worker

About the role

As a Maintenance Worker at Starr Regional Medical Center, you will perform general maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of hospital buildings, equipment, and building systems to support safe and uninterrupted facility operations. You will work collaboratively with the Plant Operations team and other hospital departments to ensure the facility remains safe, operational, and ready to serve patients and the community.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and assist with repairs involving HVAC systems, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, motors, electrical systems, plumbing, and other mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility equipment and building systems; respond to work orders and unexpected maintenance needs throughout the hospital.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical and plumbing issues and complete repairs within scope of knowledge and experience.
• Carry out general facility repairs and maintenance, including minor construction, alterations, remodeling, carpentry, and other building‑related work as needed.
• Respond to urgent facility issues such as HVAC or heating failures, water leaks, equipment concerns, and other problems that may affect hospital operations or patient care.
• Work collaboratively with Plant Operations team members and other hospital departments to prioritize maintenance needs and complete work efficiently.
• Assist with maintaining materials, supplies, equipment, and replacement parts needed for facility maintenance.
• Support hospital fire, life‑safety, regulatory, and preventive maintenance activities and follow applicable safety procedures and standards.
• Document completed work and communicate the status of repairs, projects, and outstanding maintenance needs to Plant Operations leadership.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation and respond onsite to after‑hours maintenance needs within the required response timeframe.
• Demonstrate flexibility when urgent maintenance needs require work beyond the regularly scheduled shift.
• Perform work throughout the hospital and campus, including frequent stair and ladder climbing, kneeling, working near floor level, and working outdoors or on rooftops in varying weather conditions.
• Perform other duties and maintenance projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on maintenance, facilities, mechanical, electrical, or related technical experience (preferred; demonstrated technical maintenance experience is required).
• Working knowledge of basic electrical and plumbing systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and/or working with motors and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to independently assess maintenance issues, troubleshoot problems, and complete appropriate repairs.
• Physical ability to perform a physically active role that routinely requires walking, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, bending, and working in varying indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to work in rooftop and outdoor environments with exposure to heat, cold, and changing weather conditions.
• Ability to participate in the department’s rotating on‑call schedule and report onsite within 30 minutes when on call.
• Flexibility to remain beyond the scheduled shift when necessary to address urgent facility or equipment issues.
• Basic computer skills and ability to communicate effectively with team members, hospital staff, and leadership.
• Strong communication, teamwork, reliability, and self‑direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous maintenance or facilities experience in a hospital or healthcare environment.
• Industrial, commercial, or residential maintenance experience involving electrical, mechanical, or building systems.
• Formal electrical or related technical/trade education or training.
• HVAC experience.
• Familiarity with boilers, chillers, cooling towers, or similar facility systems.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission, life‑safety, or other healthcare regulatory requirements.

Schedule

This position primarily works 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with team members rotating a 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. shift. Participation in the department’s rotating on‑call schedule is required, typically one week approximately every five weeks when fully staffed. Team members must be able to report to the hospital within 30 minutes while on call. Occasional schedule flexibility is required when urgent maintenance needs extend beyond the regular shift.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.