Master Maintenance Technician - Richmond, VA

​Salary: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour

Master Maintenance Technician - VCU Health - 1st Shift

Crothall Healthcare is a Compass One Company that provides specialized, high-quality, innovative, and responsive support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. Crothall serves many of the Top 100 Hospitals throughout its over 1300 healthcare service teams in 46 states. Crothall has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania since 2013 and Becker's Top 150 Places to Work since 2016. A division of Compass Group USA, we have more than 26,000 team members. Our core services include: Environmental Services, Healthcare Technology Solutions, Patient Transportation, Laundry & Linen, Facilities Management, and Ambulatory EVS. Learn more at .

Job Summary

Job Summary:

The Master Maintenance Technician in a healthcare environment is a highly skilled professional responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing critical building systems and medical support infrastructure to ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This role provides technical leadership to the maintenance team, mentors junior technicians, and serves as a subject matter expert on a wide range of facility systems. Responsibilities also include overseeing preventative maintenance programs, managing work through CMMS software, and supporting hospital operations with prompt, quality service. This is a first shift 7am to 3:30pm M-F schedule.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Facility Maintenance and Repair:
Perform complex diagnostics and repairs on hospital equipment and infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas systems, and emergency power.
• Leadership and Mentoring:
Lead day-to-day operations of the maintenance team; provide training, guidance, and support to junior technicians, and ensure high standards of workmanship and safety.
• Preventative Maintenance Programs:
Design, implement, and oversee preventative maintenance schedules that ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and equipment reliability.
• Safety and Compliance:
Maintain a safe working environment by following OSHA, NFPA, and Joint Commission standards; participate in safety audits and emergency preparedness drills.
• CMMS Utilization:
Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, asset tracking, and inventory control.
• Technical Troubleshooting:
Identify and resolve complex building system issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuity of hospital services.
• Documentation and Reporting:
Keep detailed records of inspections, repairs, and equipment performance; assist in reporting for regulatory inspections and audits.
• Continuous Improvement:
Contribute to the ongoing improvement of facility operations by identifying cost-saving initiatives, energy efficiency opportunities, and workflow enhancements.
• Project Coordination:
Support or lead facility upgrade and maintenance projects, coordinating with contractors and hospital departments to minimize disruption to patient care.
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Qualifications:
• 7+ years of facility maintenance experience, preferably in a healthcare or similarly regulated environment
• Extensive knowledge of hospital systems, including medical gas, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety systems
• Clean driving record (this position requires travel to different Off-Site locations
• Experience leading maintenance teams or supervising technical staff
• Proficiency in CMMS software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Certifications preferred (e.g., Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), EPA Universal, Journeyman Electrician, or similar)
• Strong understanding of Joint Commission, NFPA, OSHA, and local code compliance requirements
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Apply to Crothall today!

Crothall is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Crothall are offered many fantastic benefits. 

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Crothall maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1470862

Crothall Healthcare

Abigail Van Eman

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