MAINTENANCE TECH (Full-Time)

UHS•Lawrenceville, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SummitRidge Hospital is a behavioral health psychiatric hospital located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, providing psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment to adolescents, adults, and seniors. It also offers partial hospitalization and other outpatient programs, with an additional location in Athens. The hospital serves over 10,000 patients annually and is a teaching facility supporting local nursing students. Due to continued growth, SummitRidge Hospital is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to join their Plant Operations team. This position is PRN (as-needed) with no set or guaranteed schedule or hours. The role is responsible for painting, finishing, and maintaining surfaces of walls, ceilings, and other parts of the hospital, facilities, and grounds, as well as assisting with general maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and committed to maintaining a clean, functional, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must have experience in operating a variety of hand/power tools and equipment ensuring proper safety precautions.
Must have valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of related technical/trade school preferred.
Recent work history in a similar setting is strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of Life Safety Code and OSHA preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces for painting (e.g., washing, sanding, scraping, patching, priming).
Apply paint, varnish, stains, and other finishes to hospital walls, doors, ceilings, furniture, and other surfaces using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.
Select appropriate materials and colors according to job specifications.
Maintain clean and safe work areas during and after projects.
Properly store and handle paints, solvents, and tools according to safety regulations.
Perform minor repair work including patching drywall, replacing ceiling tiles, adjusting doors, and assisting with light plumbing or electrical tasks.
Respond to work orders and maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
Assist in setup and teardown for facility events or room relocations.
Work collaboratively with other maintenance staff and hospital departments.
Responds in a timely manner to alarms and codes in accordance with safety and security policies and procedures.
Carries out routine plumbing and electrical maintenance and repairs as needed.