Facilities Maintenance Technician

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Allentown, PA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides general facility management tasks, including inspection, testing, repair, and maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment. The position is based onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest and works Tuesday through Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with holiday rotation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with the required years of experience, or a technical school diploma in a specific trade such as electrical, plumbing, or HVAC.
• Three years of experience in a related trade, or less than one year of experience with a technical school diploma.
• Ability to perform trade skills typically associated with plumbing, electrical, and mechanical operations, as well as carpentry and other general maintenance.
• Ability to read circuitry, wiring diagrams, schematics, and mechanical system operations.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply codes and standards enforced by local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Computer skills, including computerized maintenance systems, building automation, and email.
• Pennsylvania driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree.
• Two years of healthcare facility maintenance and repair experience.
• Knowledge of working in a healthcare environment, including infection control, general and life safety, and patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor maintenance on plumbing, electrical, and mechanical equipment, systems, structures, and other general maintenance items.
• Perform assigned preventive maintenance tasks.
• Respond to trouble calls, work requests, and emergency situations.
• Assist department colleagues across all trades.
• Use the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) work order system and promptly document time and work completed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED