Installation, Maintenance and Repair Tech

At Augusta Health, your work matters and so do you. Whether you're delivering direct patient care, supporting operations, or innovating behind the scenes, every role contributes to our mission of promoting wellness and healing through compassionate service. We believe in taking care of the people who care for our community. Whether you're launching your career or bringing in years of experience, we provide the tools, resources, and encouragement to help empower you to reach your full potential - personally, professionally, and financially.
Explore our Benefits, current Hiring Incentives, and our Taking Care of Us initiative - which embraces Belonging , Respect , Inclusion , Diversity , Growth , and Equity ( B.Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs.
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance.
Tuition reimbursement and access to onsite childcare.
Free onsite parking, 24/7-armed security for your safety, a Health Fitness Reimbursement Program, and an onsite credit union and pharmacy.
Competitive pay with shift/weekend differentials.
Employee discounts at the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and local entertainment venues (i.e., The Maintenance Mechanic II performs preventive and corrective maintenance on building mechanical and electrical equipment and systems at the main hospital building as well as at satellite facilities. Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs various mechanical systems. Participates in the hospital preventive maintenance (PM) program.
This position plays a critical role in supporting Augusta Health's mission and advancing departmental goals through measurable performance indicators and service excellence. This position contributes to a collaborative, patient-centered environment and helps drive outcomes aligned with organizational priorities.
Performs all duties of Maintenance Mechanic I, with increased technical scope and complexity.
Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs intermediate mechanical and electrical systems at the main hospital and satellite buildings.
Advanced door repairs (electrical locks, closures).
Carpentry, patching, installation tasks.
Repairing medical gas and oxygen leaks.
Inspection and repair of kitchen and laundry equipment.
Troubleshooting of air compressors, dryers, and pumps.
Monitoring pump and motor operations throughout the facility.
Patient equipment repair (beds, stretchers, nurse call systems, warmers).
Performing water treatment and monitoring for boiler/steam systems.
Fire safety equipment inspection (extinguishers, exit signs).
Monitoring building automation and fire alarm systems from the Plant Operations Control Room.
Boiler room duties, including water sampling, softener maintenance, and log keeping.

Water pumps.
Plant air compressors and dryers.
Medical vacuum systems.
Hot water heaters and boiler combustion controls.

Troubleshoots and performs minor repairs on hospital vehicles, lift gates, and snowblowers.
Assists other trades and contractors as needed.
Participates in the after-hours on-call rotation and responds promptly to urgent needs.
Operates hospital vehicles for supply runs and inter-facility support.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of five (5) years Hospital campus or commercial / industrial mechanical work experience with demonstrated troubleshooting and repair experience with air compressors, vacuum systems, boilers, valves, pumps and motors.
Demonstrated cross functional skills in Electrical and/or HVAC Systems.

To drive an Augusta Health Vehicle, must also be 21 years old and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must be approved by Risk Management.

~ Completion of apprenticeship training courses or vocational training such as the Valley Career & Technical Center consisting of at least twelve (12) technical training courses.
Completion of other formal technical trade training from a Vocational School or Military Technical School.

Possession of one or more certifications in a relevant building maintenance trade (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical, facilities maintenance, or related field).
Prior experience in a hospital, healthcare system, or related service-oriented environment.
Ability to perform troubleshooting & repairs on a wide variety of facility utility and building infrastructure systems including air compressors, boilers and door hardware.
Basic computer keyboard skills necessary for sending and receiving e-mails and entering work status updates for assigned work orders.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills with operation and maintenance of building utility systems including heating and cooling systems, air compressors, water distribution systems, hot water heaters, natural gas piping systems and medical gas systems.
Functions effectively as a contributing member of the Plant Operations Department work team.
We offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services, including Augusta Medical Center-a 255-bed facility-and Augusta Medical Group, which operates 40 practice locations and four urgent care centers. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care makes Augusta Health a leading employer and healthcare provider in the region.
Discover more about our history, values, and community impact on our About Us Page.
Augusta Health recruits, hires, and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in accordance with federal and Virginia state employment laws.
Exceptional care, small town hospitalityNestled in Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Augusta Health is among the finest nonprofit community hospitals in America.Augusta Health opened in 1994 to continue a tradition of personalized care with small-town hospitality that began with predecessor hospitals in Staunton and Waynesboro. Today, our highly trained physicians and staff use state-of-the-art technology to provide top quality care with warmth and compassion. If you are a resident of Augusta County, Staunton, Waynesboro, or surrounding areas, you can benefit from a variety of programs we host to promote good health.Quick Stats for 2023Licensed for 255 beds124 Medical/Surgical14 Intensive Care Unit18 Labor and Delivery4 PediatricNon-traditional, Non-acute services28 bed psychiatric unit17 bed skilled nursing unit8 bed rehab unitLargest local private employerEmployees: 2,375+Active Physicians: 225APPs: 87Volunteers: 290Service Area: 200,000AH Urgent Cares: 5AH Practices: 49