Senior Maintenance Specialist (Day-Shift)

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

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

Why This Role Matters

Every repair, every inspection, and every proactive fix helps ensure a safe and reliable environment for patient care. This role directly supports our mission by keeping critical systems running—so our clinical teams can focus on what matters most.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Knoxville, TN 37920 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $28