Maintenance Technician
Talascend is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician for a contract opportunity with our client in Green Cove Springs, Florida.
Overview
Join our healthcare facilities team where you'll be responsible for maintaining critical hospital systems that directly impact patient care and safety. This versatile role combines technical expertise with hands-on maintenance in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily rounds and system monitoring including oxygen readings, medical air readings, and visual generator inspections to ensure critical hospital systems operate safely
- Troubleshoot hospital electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to identify and resolve issues that could impact patient care
- Conduct preventive and reactive maintenance on all base building and critical system equipment following healthcare protocols
- Complete daily facility maintenance tasks including wall patching, painting, drywall repairs, and general building repairs according to contract specifications
- Analyze system operations, diagnose problems and malfunctions, and implement corrective actions to maintain optimal performance
- Maintain accurate logs, document repairs, complete work orders, and communicate with Facility Manager and Lead Engineer
- Support regulatory compliance activities and healthcare facility standards to ensure patient safety and operational excellence
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent with technical training in electrical, plumbing, or HVAC systems
- General maintenance background including drywall repair, painting, basic HVAC, electrical, and plumbing
- Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and equipment specifications
- Excellent flexibility and adaptability to handle changing priorities and emergency situations
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented healthcare environment
- Physical ability to perform maintenance tasks, lift equipment, and work in various facility areas
- Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of this position through relevant experience, training, or education
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in building maintenance, preferably in healthcare or critical facility environments
- Previous healthcare facility maintenance experience with knowledge of medical gas systems and hospital equipment
- Experience with hospital-specific systems including medical air, oxygen, and emergency power systems
- Knowledge of healthcare compliance regulations and safety standards
- Basic carpentry and painting skills for facility maintenance tasks
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining attention to detail
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
