O&M Specialist I

Join Us At Memphis

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we've served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

What You Will Do

Working under direct supervision and at an apprentice level, performs service work and preventative maintenance and repairs along side the Sr. O&M Specialist on a specialized building system such as mechanical, electrical / electronic, hydraulics, carpentry or machine servicing. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

• Assists in performing and overseeing work orders for preventative maintenance and repairs on building systems at an apprentice level.
• Determines the nature of the problem and ensures that repairs at an apprentice level are completed in a timely and quality manner.
• Performs apprentice level maintenance incidental to system operations.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - General maintenance and operations 1-3 years

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Required - Class D Driver License - Tennessee - Tennessee Motor Vehicle
• Preferred - Class D Driver's License - Arkansas - Arkansas Motor Vehicle
• Preferred - Class R Driver's License - Mississippi - Mississippi Motor Vehicle

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of the fundamentals of a trade, sufficient to deal with basic service and repairs.
• Good written and verbal communication. Ability to read and write and to communicate orally and in writing with other individuals.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to work from drawings, diagrams, sketches and verbal instructions.
• Ability to organize tasks and maintain control of work flow.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to pass a DOT background check based on work facility.

Physical Demands

• Occasional work performed outdoors.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
• Occasional travel to other locations.
• The physical activities of this position may include squatting, bending, twisting, crawling, climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: heavy work - exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.