Facilities Maintenance Technician – Level III (Plumber)

Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour | Pay is based on skills and experience

Description

Vanguard Resources, Inc. (VRI) is actively recruiting for a Full-Time Facilities Maintenance Technician – Level III (Plumber) to join our team at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX.

Location: Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen, TX 78550

Position Summary

The Facilities Maintenance Technician – Level III (Plumber) is an experienced skilled trades professional responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and servicing plumbing systems throughout a hospital and associated facilities.

This position performs preventive and corrective maintenance on domestic water, sanitary, waste, drainage, fixtures, valves, pumps, and other plumbing-related systems and equipment. The Plumber responds to plumbing emergencies, identifies system issues, determines appropriate repairs, and works to minimize disruption to hospital operations and patient care.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on plumbing experience, solid troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with hospital staff, vendors, contractors, and the VRI facilities management team.

Healthcare or hospital maintenance experience is preferred.

The position reports to the Facility Supervisor and Facility Manager.

Schedule

• Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Schedule options: Sunday–Thursday, Monday–Friday, or Tuesday–Saturday
• A flex schedule may occasionally be assigned based on client and facility needs.

Only local candidates will be considered. Relocation assistance is not available.

Why Work for VRI?

At Vanguard Resources, Inc. (VRI), you’re more than just a maintenance technician—you’re part of a team that keeps a hospital running and makes a difference every day.

We value skilled tradespeople and provide the stability, support, training, and opportunity to build a long-term career.

When you join VRI, you can expect:

• Starting pay of $18.00 per hour; pay based on skills and experience
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Potential on-call/call-back pay
• Employee referral bonus opportunities
• Paid uniforms
• Training and development opportunities
• Internal promotion and career advancement opportunities
• The stability of working in a hospital environment
• A supportive, family-oriented culture where your work is valued

At VRI, we don’t just offer you a job—we offer you an opportunity to build a career, develop your skills, and be part of a team that values the work you do.