Assistant General Maintenance Mechanic

Sentara Health

Virginia Beach, VA

Job posting number: #7344614 (Ref:JR-91650)

Posted: May 22, 2026

Job Description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Assistant General Maintenance Mechanic

The Maintenance Assistant performs preventive maintenance as directed and as necessary on all aspects of building structures and systems. Assists in the performance of general maintenance to include floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other items.

Operates hand tools and power tools safely and according to manufacturers' instructions; uses protective measures to minimize safety risks to self and others while performing job duties; maintains parts, supplies, and equipment; inspects, repairs, or replaces electrical components; monitors fire, sprinkler, and perimeter security alarm systems for abnormal conditions and responds appropriately; interfaces with building tenants on a range of issues daily.


This job is representative of the level and types of duties and responsibilities required of this position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of a particular position. The employee may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

On Site position/Virginia Beach (Sentara Princess Anne Campus)

Education

  • HS - High School Grad or Equivalent

Certification/Licensure

  • Virginia or NC Driver's License - Certification - Other/National; in good standing

Experience

  • 2 years of Facility Maintenance

Keywords: maintenance, hospital, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, painting

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
•Pet Insurance
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.


In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.





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Job posting number:#7344614 (Ref:JR-91650)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Sentara Health
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