Maintenance Mechanic
Schedule: Weekdays only with call coverage required.
Hourly Range: $18.53-$22.88
Your experience matters
Wythe County Community Hospital 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
At WCCH, our Facilities and Maintenance team plays a vital role in creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors. We take pride in keeping our buildings and systems running efficiently to ensure the best possible experience for our patients, visitors, and staff. Here, you’ll stay active, build valuable skills, and work alongside a supportive team that truly looks out for one another.
This position requires on-call assignments as needed with ability for a 30 minute response time to hospital grounds upon notification.
How you’ll contribute
A Maintenance Mechanic who excels in this role:
- Performs basic operational duties to include repairs, preventative maintenance, record keeping, and troubleshooting equipment in the general maintenance field.
- Provides advanced work in specialty areas such as HVAC, plumbing, or electrical. Maintains all refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
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.
What we’re looking for - Applicants should have a High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have valid driver’s license.
- Graduate of a 2-year college with courses in refrigeration and air conditioning maintenance preferred.
- HVAC Certification strongly preferred.
- EPA Universal Certification preferred.
- Handle with Care training required within 1 year of hire.
- Previous experience in blue print reading, commericla plumbing, and electrical applications required.
More about Wythe County Community Hospital
WCCH is a 100-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Wythe County community for over 53 years. We are proud to be recognized by Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval, Leapfrog Safety Grade A and a National Quality Leader by LifePoint Health.
EEOC Statement
Wythe County Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WCCH is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.