Equipment Technician Jobs in Maryland
Equipment Technician jobs in Maryland are concentrated in and around Baltimore, the Washington D.C. suburbs, and the Aberdeen-Harford County corridor, where biomedical equipment, defense systems, and semiconductor manufacturing drive consistent demand. Established employers such as Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and Johns Hopkins Health System maintain large technical workforces across the state. The most sought-after specialties are biomedical equipment service, electro-optical systems maintenance, and precision manufacturing equipment calibration, with openings at every level from entry-level bench technician to senior field service roles. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Education:
High School / GED required. Associates degree or military / vocational training in Electronics preferred
Licensure:
Successfully pass GBMC provided vendor training course and certification exams
Experience:
4 years job related experience.
Skills:
- Ability to use electronic hand tools.
- Ability to interpret electronic circuit diagrams and understands technical publications pertaining to biomedical systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot, repair and perform preventive maintenance of patient care equipment.
- Ability to answer and reply to service calls effectively, as well as communicate effectively to nursing staff on medical equipment repair needs.
- Knowledge of patient beds and lifts.
- Basic computer skills.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Ability to multitask effectively.
Patient & Workplace Safety:
- Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.
Patient Population:
- Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on patient care devices such as patient lifts, patient beds, stretchers, wheel chairs, recliners, centrifuge rpm’s patient monitoring and others as assigned. Will also assist Clinical and Radiological Engineers on support for risk category I, II, III & IV devices.
- Performs preventative maintenance (PM’s) on assigned equipment. This includes completion of assignments within the designated timeframe, documentation input into computer, and stickers updated on all completed devices at time of completion of PM.
- Incoming Inspection and Assembly of New medical devices for patient use.
- Performs repairs on assigned equipment with minimum supervision. to include responding to repairs within the designated timeframe, informing the department immediately when a device is removed and/or re-installed during a repair event and informing the department supervisor if repair time will exceed 24 hours.
- Informs department and supervisor of unsafe equipment issues which includes removal of damaged or unsafe equipment in use and pursuing appropriate course to rectify safety issues.
- Provide nursing staff additional equipment in services to rectify proper use.
- Supports additional equipment modalities by annually assessing devices in area of responsibility and submitting to supervisor suggestions for additional in-house maintenance support and equipment replacements.
- Annually increases PM completion percentage for assigned devices.
- Assist Clinical Engineering manager in pre-purchasing and evaluation of Clinical equipment.
- Process and order repair parts.
- Manage and maintain spare and back up parts for an adequate inventory.
- Answer and reply to service calls effectively. Communicate effectively to nursing staff on the medical equipment repair needs.
All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:
Respect
I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
- Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy.
- Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities.
Excellence
I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
- Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations.
- Actively pursues learning and self-development.
- Pays attention to detail; follows through.
Accountability
I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.
- Sets a positive, professional example for others.
- Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them.
- Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties.
- Reports to work regularly and on time.
Teamwork
I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.
- Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team.
- Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way.
- Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions.
- Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others.
Ethical Behavior
I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment.
- Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers.
Results
I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.
- Embraces change and improvement in the work environment.
- Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services.
- Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles.
- Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently.
Pay Range
$24.84 - $40.72Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Education:
High School / GED required. Associates degree or military / vocational training in Electronics preferred
Licensure:
Successfully pass GBMC provided vendor training course and certification exams
Experience:
4 years job related experience.
Skills:
- Ability to use electronic hand tools.
- Ability to interpret electronic circuit diagrams and understands technical publications pertaining to biomedical systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot, repair and perform preventive maintenance of patient care equipment.
- Ability to answer and reply to service calls effectively, as well as communicate effectively to nursing staff on medical equipment repair needs.
- Knowledge of patient beds and lifts.
- Basic computer skills.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Ability to multitask effectively.
Patient & Workplace Safety:
- Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.
Patient Population:
- Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on patient care devices such as patient lifts, patient beds, stretchers, wheel chairs, recliners, centrifuge rpm’s patient monitoring and others as assigned. Will also assist Clinical and Radiological Engineers on support for risk category I, II, III & IV devices.
- Performs preventative maintenance (PM’s) on assigned equipment. This includes completion of assignments within the designated timeframe, documentation input into computer, and stickers updated on all completed devices at time of completion of PM.
- Incoming Inspection and Assembly of New medical devices for patient use.
- Performs repairs on assigned equipment with minimum supervision. to include responding to repairs within the designated timeframe, informing the department immediately when a device is removed and/or re-installed during a repair event and informing the department supervisor if repair time will exceed 24 hours.
- Informs department and supervisor of unsafe equipment issues which includes removal of damaged or unsafe equipment in use and pursuing appropriate course to rectify safety issues.
- Provide nursing staff additional equipment in services to rectify proper use.
- Supports additional equipment modalities by annually assessing devices in area of responsibility and submitting to supervisor suggestions for additional in-house maintenance support and equipment replacements.
- Annually increases PM completion percentage for assigned devices.
- Assist Clinical Engineering manager in pre-purchasing and evaluation of Clinical equipment.
- Process and order repair parts.
- Manage and maintain spare and back up parts for an adequate inventory.
- Answer and reply to service calls effectively. Communicate effectively to nursing staff on the medical equipment repair needs.
All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:
Respect
I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
- Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy.
- Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities.
Excellence
I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
- Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations.
- Actively pursues learning and self-development.
- Pays attention to detail; follows through.
Accountability
I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.
- Sets a positive, professional example for others.
- Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them.
- Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties.
- Reports to work regularly and on time.
Teamwork
I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.
- Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team.
- Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way.
- Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions.
- Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others.
Ethical Behavior
I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment.
- Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers.
Results
I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.
- Embraces change and improvement in the work environment.
- Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services.
- Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles.
- Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently.
Pay Range
$24.84 - $40.72Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in equipment technician jobs across Maryland.
- Associate degree or technical certificate in electronics, biomedical technology, or a related field
- Hands-on experience maintaining, calibrating, or repairing electro-mechanical or biomedical equipment
- Familiarity with preventive maintenance schedules and equipment service documentation practices
- Ability to obtain or hold a federal security clearance for defense and government contractor roles
- Proficiency reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical service manuals
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to client or field sites across Maryland
Equipment Technician Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a equipment technician in Maryland?
Most equipment technician roles in Maryland require an associate degree or technical certificate in electronics technology, biomedical equipment technology, or a closely related field from a community college such as Community College of Baltimore County or Montgomery College. Maryland does not issue a universal state license for the general equipment technician title, but biomedical technicians may pursue voluntary certification through the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, which many Maryland hospital employers expect.
Which companies hire equipment technicians in Maryland?
Employers hiring equipment technicians in Maryland right now include EquipmentShare, Solution One Industries, and CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Maryland's concentration of federal defense contractors in the Baltimore-Washington corridor and large health systems anchored in Baltimore create particularly steady demand for both defense-systems and biomedical equipment technicians.
Which Maryland cities have the most equipment technician jobs?
Baltimore, Fort Detrick, and Frederick account for the highest concentration of equipment technician openings in Maryland. Baltimore leads because of its major health systems and manufacturing base, while the D.C. suburbs draw heavily from federal defense and government IT contractors, and the Aberdeen-Harford County area reflects the activity of Aberdeen Proving Ground and its surrounding contractor network.
Are there remote equipment technician jobs in Maryland?
Yes, but they're rare. Equipment technician work is largely hands-on and site-specific, limiting remote options significantly. About 38% of equipment technician openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions typically involve remote diagnostics support, technical documentation review, or depot-level troubleshooting coordination rather than field service.
How can I get hired as a equipment technician in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an associate degree at a Maryland community college and applying directly to apprenticeship or internship programs run by employers such as Johns Hopkins Health System for biomedical roles or defense contractors like Leidos and Northrop Grumman for systems technician tracks. Lateral moves from military electronics, HVAC service, or IT hardware support are well recognized by Maryland employers and can substitute for direct equipment technician experience, especially if paired with a relevant certification.
Where can I find and apply to equipment technician jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to equipment technician jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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