Full-Time

Maintenance Mechanic 2

Updated on 7/22/2026

West Tennessee Healthcare

West Tennessee Healthcare

1,001-5,000 employees

Public, nonprofit hospital system with centers

No salary listed

Paris, TN, USA

In Person

On-site role at Henry County Hospital in Paris, Tennessee; no remote work.

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management

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Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • No prior work experience is required for this position.
Responsibilities
  • Performs minor corrective maintenance on building systems and equipment such as replacing ballasts, light bulbs and ceiling tile; adjusting room temperature; clearing sink, commode, and building drains; repairing toilets, faucets, doors, and furniture.
  • Performs preventive maintenance on building systems and equipment such as replacing filters, and belts; lubricating rotating machinery; cleaning; and painting.
  • Responds to emergency situations to include mechanical equipment failure, fires, and security assistance.
  • Notifies appropriate personnel of situations requiring immediate attention.
  • Communicates frequently and effectively with customers concerning the status of repairs.
  • Takes routine rounds of the building including equipment rooms, roofs, exteriors, and boiler room to ascertain the condition of building systems and equipment.
  • Makes repairs or writes corrective work requests.
  • Orders supplies and maintains inventory at appropriate levels to keep vital systems operating at all times.
  • Monitors alarm panels, computerized energy management system, and tube system.
  • Informs appropriate persons of abnormal conditions.
  • Assists higher-rated maintenance mechanics in the performance of their responsibilities.
  • Completes logs and records.
  • Participates in hospital and departmental training and completes all mandatory in-services.
  • Enters work requests and work request updates into the computerized maintenance management system.
  • Boiler attendant/monitor as may be necessary and assigned.
  • Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Journeyman’s License is desired in one area but is not required.
  • One year of work in a maintenance position is desired.
West Tennessee Healthcare

West Tennessee Healthcare

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West Tennessee Healthcare is a public, not-for-profit health system based in Jackson, Tennessee, operating an anchor hospital and several specialty centers. It delivers care through Jackson-Madison County General Hospital (635 beds) and centers of excellence in Women and Children, Cancer, Emergency Services, Rehabilitation, and Heart care, offering inpatient, outpatient, emergency, cancer, and rehab services. It differs from many competitors by being community-focused and integrated as a single regional health system rather than a for-profit network of independent providers. Its goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible healthcare across West Tennessee through its network of hospitals and specialty centers.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Jackson, Mississippi

Founded

1950

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What believers are saying

  • Qventus AI optimizes scheduling across 42 ORs, expanding to 56 by fall 2024 to drive surgical growth.
  • Vital ERAdvisor enhances patient engagement across seven EDs with AI wait-time predictions and plain-language lab results.
  • Altaviva™ implant offers a minimally invasive UUI solution with a 15-year battery life and same-day activation.

What critics are saying

  • Altaviva™ complications like infection or nerve injury will damage surgical reputation as Dyersburg scales procedures within 12 months.
  • AI failures in Qventus or Xsolis will disrupt 42+ OR schedules, causing revenue loss and surgeon dissatisfaction within 18 months.
  • Nordic EHR migration failure could orphan 185,000 patient records, halting operations at seven hospitals within 24 months.

What makes West Tennessee Healthcare unique

  • West Tennessee Healthcare operates seven hospitals treating 185,000 patients as a not-for-profit system.
  • It uniquely integrates three AI platforms: Qventus for ORs, Xsolis for discharge, and Vital for ERs.
  • Dyersburg Hospital launched the first Altaviva™ tibial neuromodulation implant for urge urinary incontinence in the region.

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Company News

Radio NWTN
Apr 6th, 2026
Registration open for grief education series.

Registration open for grief education series. JACKSON, TN. - West Tennessee Healthcare, in partnership with Butterfly's Embrace, will host a two day grief education series featuring nationally recognized grief counselor and best-selling author Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt. The series will begin on Thursday, April 30, 2026, with an evening community event titled Tending to Your Broken Heart: Hope for Your Healing. This free event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lighthouse Church in Jackson. Dinner will be provided, and while attendance is free, registration is required. On Friday, May 1, 2026, the series will continue with a full-day educational workshop, The Art of Companioning a Mourning Heart: Caring Versus Curing, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the J. Walter Barnes Conference Center at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. This session is designed for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and others who support individuals experiencing grief. Continuing education credits will be available. Throughout both events, Dr. Wolfelt will share practical, compassionate approaches to understanding grief, helping attendees recognize the emotional, psychological, and social impact of loss while learning how to truly walk alongside those who are hurting. The sessions will also explore the important difference between "caring" and "curing," offering guidance on how to support others in meaningful and lasting ways. "At West Tennessee Healthcare, caring for our community means being there not only in times of illness, but also in times of loss," said Leigh Ann Sutton, WTH Perinatal Bereavement Social Worker. "These events are an opportunity to learn how to support one another with compassion, understanding, and heart." Registration for both events is available by visiting www.ButterflysEmbraceFamilySupport.com. This series is made possible through the partnership of West Tennessee Healthcare, Butterfly's Embrace, and community sponsors who share a commitment to caring for others through every stage of life. About West Tennessee Healthcare: West Tennessee Healthcare is a public, not-for-profit healthcare system with locations serving 19 counties in West Tennessee and Southeast Missouri. The mission of West Tennessee Healthcare is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve while providing exceptional and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wth.org.

GlobeNewswire
Aug 5th, 2025
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West Tennessee Healthcare expands its partnership with Xsolis and will be piloting the Dragonfly Navigate solution.

Qualivis
Feb 19th, 2025
Beyond Contingent Staffing: Qualivis as Your Total Workforce Partner

With contingent labor needs stabilized, Qualivis continues to collaborate with West Tennessee Healthcare on broader programs aimed at strengthening its overall workforce strategy.

HIT Consultant
Jul 19th, 2024
West Tennessee Healthcare Invests In Ai To Improve Or Efficiency, Utilization, & Surgical Growth

What You Should Know:– West Tennessee Healthcare, a not-for-profit healthcare system with 7 hospitals and multiple supporting clinics, treating more than 185,000 patients, today announced a partnership with Qventus, the leading provider of AI-based software that automates health system operations and patient flows.– Qventus’ Perioperative Solution empowers surgical teams at West Tennessee Healthcare to optimize scheduling and increase patient access by providing real-time visibility into operating room (OR) availability and proactively matching open times with the most suitable cases and surgeons. Qventus and West Tennessee Healthcare: Pioneering AI-Driven Care Operations for Optimal EfficiencyQventus, a leader in AI-based software for automating care operations in both OR and inpatient settings, has partnered with West Tennessee Healthcare to enhance surgical efficiencies across multiple facilities. This collaboration leverages Qventus’ advanced technology and deep understanding of healthcare challenges to optimize patient flow, reduce cognitive load on care teams, and improve the overall patient experience.At launch, the partnership will encompass 42 ORs across three West Tennessee Healthcare facilities, with plans to expand to 56 ORs in all surgical-capable hospitals by fall 2024. Utilizing AI, machine learning, deep personalization, and automation, the health system aims to achieve strategic objectives, including revenue growth, reduced staff burden, and enhanced patient experiences. By training models to align with their specific strategies, West Tennessee Healthcare creates a personalized experience for every surgeon, service, and OR room.Qventus’ suite of AI-based SaaS solutions, purpose-built for care operations automation, integrates with EHRs and employs machine learning-based automations, behavioral science, and exclusive third-party claims data to drive efficiency across OR departments. The Perioperative Solution is the only platform that automates end-to-end thoughtful surgical program growth by:– Prioritizing Strategic Cases: Maximizing total case volume by backfilling open time with the most impactful cases for hospital goals.– Empowering Surgeons: Leveraging AI to predict unused block time and enabling surgeons to release it early.-Precision Open Time Marketing: Advertising relevant and valuable open time slots based on surgeon preferences and facility capabilities.–Real-Time Data Insights: Utilizing market and surgical claims data to optimize supply and demand, thereby improving referral strategies.–Robotic Program Optimization: Unlocking program potential by maximizing robotic surgery utilization.This partnership represents a significant step forward in the application of AI and machine learning in healthcare, demonstrating the potential to transform care operations and deliver superior patient outcomes through advanced technology and strategic collaboration.“Surgical availability is key to serving our community well. Qventus is helping our organization streamline and transform the surgical scheduling processes for our patients, surgeons, and staff,” stated Melissa Hayden, MSN, CRNA; Executive Director, Surgical Services of West Tennessee Healthcare

HIT Consultant
Jul 19th, 2024
West Tennessee Healthcare Invests in AI to Improve OR Efficiency, Utilization, & Surgical Growth

Qventus and West Tennessee Healthcare: Pioneering AI-Driven Care Operations for Optimal Efficiency