Master Maintenance Technician - Traveling - Richmond, VA

Job Summary:
The Master Maintenance Technician in a healthcare environment is a highly skilled professional responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing critical building systems and medical support infrastructure to ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This role provides technical leadership to the maintenance team, mentors junior technicians, and serves as a subject matter expert on a wide range of facility systems. Responsibilities also include overseeing preventative maintenance programs, managing work through CMMS software, and supporting hospital operations with prompt, quality service. This is a 1st Shift position. 7am to 3:30pm M-F.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Facility Maintenance and Repair:
Perform complex diagnostics and repairs on hospital equipment and infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas systems, and emergency power.
* Leadership and Mentoring:
Lead day-to-day operations of the maintenance team; provide training, guidance, and support to junior technicians, and ensure high standards of workmanship and safety.
* Preventative Maintenance Programs:
Design, implement, and oversee preventative maintenance schedules that ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and equipment reliability.
* Safety and Compliance:
Maintain a safe working environment by following OSHA, NFPA, and Joint Commission standards; participate in safety audits and emergency preparedness drills.
* CMMS Utilization:
Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, asset tracking, and inventory control.
* Technical Troubleshooting:
Identify and resolve complex building system issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuity of hospital services.
* Documentation and Reporting:
Keep detailed records of inspections, repairs, and equipment performance; assist in reporting for regulatory inspections and audits.
* Continuous Improvement:
Contribute to the ongoing improvement of facility operations by identifying cost-saving initiatives, energy efficiency opportunities, and workflow enhancements.
* Project Coordination:
Support or lead facility upgrade and maintenance projects, coordinating with contractors and hospital departments to minimize disruption to patient care.
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Qualifications:
* 7+ years of facility maintenance experience, preferably in a healthcare or similarly regulated environment
* Extensive knowledge of hospital systems, including medical gas, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety systems
* Clean driving record (this position requires travel to different Off-Site locations
* Experience leading maintenance teams or supervising technical staff
* Proficiency in CMMS software and Microsoft Office Suite
* Certifications preferred (e.g., Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), EPA Universal, Journeyman Electrician, or similar)
* Strong understanding of Joint Commission, NFPA, OSHA, and local code compliance requirements
* Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills