Maintenance Technician

Northeast Nevada Regional Hospital

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Type: Full-time

Your experience matters

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Admitting Clerk joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment, systems and structures throughout the facility. 

Reports to: Director of Plant Operations

FLSA: Non-exempt

Essential Functions

1. Performs repairs on electrical equipment and machinery and to buildings and facilities, including painting, plastering, carpentry, plumbing, or electrical power. 
2. Constructs and maintains building woodwork; performs a variety of general maintenance, repair, and overall construction duties in all hospital buildings.
3. Installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, equipment and appliances using appropriate tools and testing instruments.  Performs utility and structural repairs as needed, alone, or in collaboration with internal/external tradespersons.
4. Examines mechanical equipment to diagnose problems; uses hand tools, power tools, and testing instruments to repair and maintain machinery and equipment.
5. Installs, maintains and repairs sinks, showers, toilets, water heaters and other plumbing fixtures. Replaces washers, faucets and broken pipes.
6. Completes as applicable or assists with repairs and overhaul of pumps and heat exchangers; removes and replaces coils; replaces valves and associated equipment on steam systems or boilers.
7. Operates and maintains boilers; observes various meter and gauges and takes appropriate action for safe operation. 
8. Conducts scheduled maintenance checks; prioritizes repair and maintenance work to minimize disruption of hospital operations.
9. Keeps work area orderly, clean and safe. Ensures proper care in the use of equipment and supplies.
10. Responsible for the Hospital's overall Fire Safety Program and is knowledgeable in current code and process documentation. Inspects, tests, and maintains records for all fire risers, sprinklers, extinguishers, fire doors, and other fire/safety-related equipment and systems.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred

Work Experience:

• Previous experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:   

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. 
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. 
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. 
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). 
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.  

More about Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is a 75-bed acute care hospital that offers exceptional care to Elko county and the surrounding areas of northeastern Nevada. We are recognized by the American College of Cardiology as an accredited Chest Pain Center and we believe that health care should be effective, safer, and more available to all people.  We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
 

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.