UMMC Greenwood-Facilities Services-Maintenance Technician-Full-Time
University of Mississippi Medical Center · Jackson, MS · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-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
- Affords assistance 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 sitting, frequent standing, frequent walking
- Occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling
Time Type
Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt
No
FTE %
0
Work Shift
Not specified
Benefits Eligibility
Grant Funded
Job Posting Date
07/10/2026
Job Closing Date
Open until filled if no date specified