Senior General Maintenance Technician

University of Tennessee Medical Center

Knoxville, TN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Building Systems, Electricity, Establish Priorities, Facilities and Maintenance, HVAC, Healthcare, Hospital, Identify Issues, Maintenance Services, Patient Care, People Management, Plumbing, Problem Solving Skills, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Standards, Systems Reliability, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player
LOCATION
Knoxville, TN
POSTED
2 days ago

Position Summary:

At UT Medical, we're committed to creating a safe, reliable, and healing environment for our patients, team members, and community. As a Senior Maintenance Specialist, you play a critical role in keeping our facilities operating at their best.

This role is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting a wide range of building systems, while also serving as a go-to resource for less experienced team members. You'll bring both technical expertise and a service mindset-ensuring issues are resolved quickly, safely, and with minimal disruption to patient care.

What You'll Do

  • Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance across facility systems

  • Troubleshoot and repair:

  • Electrical distribution systems

  • HVAC and mechanical systems

  • Plumbing and piping systems

  • Power generation equipment

  • Medical gas systems

  • Building structures and infrastructure

  • Support system reliability through routine inspections and proactive maintenance

  • Respond to urgent issues with a calm, solutions-focused approach

  • Ensure all work is completed in alignment with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies

  • Provide guidance and support to junior team members, helping build team capability

  • Partner with clinical and operational teams to ensure a safe and uninterrupted care environment

Position Qualification:

What You Bring

  • High School Diploma or GED required

  • Experience in facilities or maintenance within:

  • Healthcare setting preferred, or

  • Commercial/industrial environment with comparable systems

  • Demonstrated experience working across multiple building systems (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, etc.)

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work independently and prioritize in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment

Commitment to safety, teamwork, and service excellence

Experience Requirements

  • 5+ years of maintenance experience in a healthcare setting

OR

  • 7+ years of maintenance experience in a comparable environment

OR

2+ years of experience with completion of a trade or vocational program

About the Company

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University of Tennessee Medical Center

Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, The University of Tennessee Medical Center, has a rich history in the East Tennessee community of providing patient-centered care and remaining at the forefront of research, technology and treatments. UT Medical Center attributes its well-respected standing within the community to the exceptional people that dedicate themselves to patient care excellence. The hospital serves as a referral center for Eastern Tennessee, Southeastern Kentucky and Western North Carolina. It is the region’s academic medical center, Magnet® recognized hospital and Level I Trauma Center.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
https://www.utmedicalcenter.org/