General Maintenance Tech - UPMC Somerset

UPMC•Somerset, PA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Somerset is seeking a General Maintenance Technician to help keep the hospital safe, comfortable, and operating smoothly. The role supports patients, visitors, and staff while providing opportunities to apply and develop hands-on skills in hospital facilities maintenance. Applicants are placed at the appropriate title and salary on the Maintenance Career Ladder according to their experience and education; the rates shown are at the General Maintenance 2, Multi-craft Maintenance Technician level. This is a full-time position with various shifts, including every other weekend and rotating holidays. Occasional schedule adjustments and overtime opportunities may arise to support departmental operations and staffing needs.

Requirements

General Maintenance 1: High school diploma or equivalent.
General Maintenance 2: High school diploma or GED.
General Maintenance 2: A total of 2 years of general maintenance-related work experience.
Driver's license required.
Act 34 clearance.
Exhibit basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry and hardware, mechanical equipment, and facilities systems.

Nice To Haves

General Maintenance 1: Completion of a trade school program.
General Maintenance 1: One year of general maintenance-related work experience.
General Maintenance 2: Healthcare experience.
General Maintenance 2: Completion of a high school vocational program or trade school.

Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance work and tasks as directed with minimal supervision.
Perform specific preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment.
Maintain a clean and safe work area, equipment rooms, and shop areas.
Maintain written logs related to shift responsibilities, such as medical gas logs and equipment-room rounds.
Maintain water chemistry and perform testing procedures on equipment and building systems.
Operate and maintain a variety of building direct digital control (DDC) systems.
Order materials as needed.
Perform all work following infection control procedures.
Perform minor carpentry and painting work.
Record work orders and submit hours to the supervisor daily.
Perform minor repairs and maintenance of plumbing fixtures and piping systems, including repairing plumbing leaks by soldering, defective pipes, and clogged drains.
Perform general cleaning duties on equipment and in mechanical support areas.
Perform required maintenance, repair, and inspection of beds.
Perform snow removal activities and work in adverse weather conditions.