Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic 
Schedule: Monday – Friday, Days
On Call Requirement: 1 weeknight every week + 1 weekend every 2 months.

Your experience matters  

Wilson Medical Center 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 a Maintenance Mechanic 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. 

More about our team  

Join the Plant Operations and Maintenance team at Wilson Medical Center, where we keep the hospital running safely and efficiently around the clock. Our skilled professionals specialize in multiple trades, ensuring that every part of our facility is reliable and ready to support patient care. If you enjoy problem-solving, teamwork, and using your hands-on expertise to make a difference, you’ll find a supportive and rewarding environment with us. 

How you’ll contribute  

A Maintenance Mechanic who excels in this role: 

• Follows established policies and procedures, objectives, safety standards, and sensitivity to confidential information.
• Assists with maintenance superintendent with all required Life Safety code and Environment of care requirements.
• Replace light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, etc. as required.
• Performs minor maintenance requirements on hospital beds, carts, and other hospital equipment.
• Inspects equipment and facilities for proper operation and working condition; maintains routine records and determines type and extent of malfunction of equipment and, as necessary, adjusts, disassembles, and repairs or replaces parts or components, reassembles and tests for proper operation. Reports more serious problems to the maintenance superintendent for instructions or maintenance scheduling.
• Makes service calls on complaints, performs repairs when possible, and ensures all repairs are completed.
• Attends to gas-fired steam boilers, hot water boilers, and heaters; reports discrepancies to them maintenance superintendent to ensure proper steam pressure, combustion, water flow, water level, and proper operations of safety devices and auxiliary equipment.
• Services and makes repairs to heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment including fans, motors, radiators, thermostats, dampers, and regulating controls; replace filters, and fluids as necessary; and maintain routine records of repairs, etc.
• Performs a variety of general semi-skilled to skilled maintenance, alteration and repairs to machinery, equipment, or facilities as assigned or in accordance to basic skills and abilities and standard procedures, diagrams, or manufacturer’s instructions
• Make building repairs; replace broken glass, repairs and patches drywall and paints as needed, patches concrete, welds, braces or solders building components or equipment.
• Uses various power tools, including circular saw, miter saw, table saw and other power tools needed to complete tasks.
• Assists in all aspects of snow removal.
• Services and maintain lawn and snow removal equipment.
• Assists with orientation of new employees and staff development activities for the department.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Support the culture of service excellence throughout the organization.
• Actively seek ways to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and participate in professional development opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Completes annual educational requirements. 

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 — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. 
• 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. 
• Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work. 

What we’re looking for  
Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional requirements include: 

• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience (HVAC, drywall, plumbing, and some electrical)
• Hospital maintenance experience, preferred
• Current valid NC Driver License
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

More about Wilson Medical Center 

Wilson Medical Center is committed to always providing excellent care to our community. Our 294-bed facility provides services to residents of Wilson County and surrounding communities. Our commitment to high-quality healthcare is strong. We bring new and innovative programs to those who matter the most - our community. Accredited by The Joint Commission, we offer services including cancer care, cardiac care, orthopedics, imaging, surgical services and many more. 

EEOC Statement 

“Wilson Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wilson Regional Medical is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”