Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Location: Miller, SD

Position Type: Full-time

Work Shift: Day Shift

Organization: Hand County Memorial Hospital Inc.

Discover a Career Where Your Skills Truly Matter

At Hand County Memorial Hospital, we take pride in the care we provide and the team who makes it possible. We’re currently seeking a Maintenance Technician to help keep our facility running smoothly and safely. Whether you’re already experienced or just starting out in maintenance and repair, we encourage you to apply and grow with us!

This position also offers the unique opportunity to gain EMT certification — a skill we value highly and are happy to help you work toward as part of your professional development.

Why Join Our Team?

• Supportive & Local: Be part of a trusted rural healthcare team that supports its employees and its community.
  
• Grow Your Skills: Learn new things every day — from facility maintenance to emergency support — and take advantage of training opportunities along the way.
  
• Make an Impact: Your work will directly support patient care and safety in our hospital and connected facilities.
  
• Team Culture: We believe in teamwork, open communication, and helping each other get the job done right.
  

Job Overview

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll perform a wide variety of general, mechanical, and preventative maintenance tasks. You'll help inspect, repair, and maintain equipment and physical facilities throughout our hospital. You’ll also be encouraged to pursue EMT training and certification, which opens doors to additional pay, skills, and contributions in our rural health setting.

Schedule
Full-time position, Monday through Friday
On-call rotation for nights, weekends, and holidays

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform daily maintenance and repairs on equipment, systems, and facilities
  
• Troubleshoot minor electrical, mechanical, and plumbing issues
  
• Conduct regular inspections to catch and prevent equipment failures
  
• Assist with furniture assembly, equipment moves, and general upkeep
  
• Support other maintenance projects and staff as needed
  
• Help ensure safety and compliance with local codes and hospital policies
  
• Maintain logs and records of work completed
  
• Opportunity to pursue EMT certification — a highly valuable skill in our rural healthcare setting
  

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED
  
• Some experience with general maintenance, repairs, or similar work preferred
  
• Comfortable using hand tools and reading basic schematics
  
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
  
• Friendly, team-oriented attitude
  
• Willingness to learn and grow, including potential EMT certification within the first year
  

Ready to Apply?
If you’re motivated, hands-on, and excited about contributing to a team that serves the heart of our community, we’d love to hear from you. EMT certification is not required to apply — but an interest in earning it is a big plus, and we’ll support you every step of the way!

Licenses & Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation

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