Nacogdoches Medical Center, a nearly 50-year anchor of East Texas healthcare, is recruiting a full-time Maintenance Mechanic (HVAC focus) for day-shift coverage at its acute care hospital campus in Nacogdoches, TX. This hands-on facilities role works directly alongside the Director of Plant Operations and Master Electrician to keep a full-service hospital — including a cath lab, OR suites, neuroscience unit, and obstetrics floor — running safely and efficiently. The strongest differentiator here is the breadth of the facility's service lines and the direct mentorship structure within a collaborative engineering team.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Full-time, day-shift schedule at an acute care hospital serving East Texas for nearly 50 years
- HVAC-focused scope: preventive maintenance and repairs on ice machines, package rooftop units, and air-handling systems
- Broader plant maintenance responsibilities include light replacements, electrical distribution, plumbing repairs, minor electrical repairs, and touch-up painting across patient care areas
- Conducts inspections of plant and hospital equipment and patient areas, with direct reporting to the Director of Plant Operations and Master Electrician
- Assists with implementation of new procedures and safety practices hospital-wide
- Facility service lines supported include obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology (cath lab and electrophysiology), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology, stroke treatment), and weight loss surgery
- Collaborative team environment with structured mentorship from senior engineering leadership
Qualifications
- Minimum three years of experience in healthcare engineering or a closely related field
- EPA HVAC refrigerant license required
- Demonstrated competency with HVAC systems including rooftop package units, air-handling units, and ice machines
- Familiarity with hospital plant operations including electrical distribution, plumbing, and general facility maintenance
About the Community
Nacogdoches is one of the oldest towns in Texas, situated in the Piney Woods of East Texas — a region known for its towering pine forests, lakes, and a genuine small-city quality of life. The area offers a low cost of living, strong public and private school options, and easy access to outdoor recreation including fishing, hiking, and boating on nearby Lake Nacogdoches and Sam Rayburn Reservoir. The city sits roughly two hours north of Houston and two hours east of Dallas, giving residents the calm of a close-knit community with metropolitan access when needed.