O&M Specialist I | Germantown Hospital | Full Time | Day Shift

About the Role

Working under direct supervision and at an apprentice level, you will perform service work, preventative maintenance, and repairs alongside a Senior O&M Specialist on specialized building systems such as mechanical, electrical/electronic, hydraulics, carpentry, or machine servicing. This role supports the mission of caring for our community by ensuring operational excellence in healthcare facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performing and overseeing work orders for preventative maintenance and repairs on building systems at an apprentice level.
• Determines the nature of problems and ensures repairs are completed in a timely and quality manner at an apprentice level.
• Performs apprentice-level maintenance incidental to system operations.
• Models appropriate behavior aligned with MLH’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of general maintenance and operations experience.
• Valid Class D Driver’s License (Tennessee required; Arkansas or Mississippi preferred).
• Ability to pass a DOT background check based on work facility.

Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of trade fundamentals sufficient to handle basic service and repairs.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively with others.
• Basic arithmetic calculation skills.
• Ability to work from drawings, diagrams, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Ability to organize tasks and maintain workflow control.

Physical Demands

• Occasional outdoor work and travel to other locations.
• Ability to react quickly in emergency situations.
• Physical activities include squatting, bending, twisting, crawling, climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• Heavy work: exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently.
• Close visual acuity required for tasks such as preparing data, transcribing, viewing computer terminals, and extensive reading.