Maintenance Tech

St. Luke’s University Health Network • Lehighton, PA

19d

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician inspects, tests, maintains, installs, repairs, and modifies systems, equipment, and structures within the hospital. The technician coordinates additional craftsmen when their work is required and performs preventive maintenance on assigned systems, equipment, and structures. The role works with the supervisor to establish and revise preventive maintenance routines in the assigned zone.

The technician communicates and works directly with supervisory and management personnel, nurses, patients, and other staff to support patient care and the business environment. The position requires professional responses to requests, keeping staff informed about work status, and performing work in accordance with applicable local, state, and national codes. Code violations are reported to Engineering supervisory and management personnel. The technician uses hand, power, and technical tools and test equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid state-issued motor vehicle license.
• Three years of experience in one or more Engineering Department trades is preferred; technical school certification may substitute for up to 18 months of experience.
• Experience or training in trades such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or electronics is relevant.
• Ability to stand up to eight hours per day, walk up to four hours per day, and sit for extended periods of up to two hours.
• Ability to lift loads up to 60 pounds and push loads up to 300 pounds.
• Ability to bend, crouch, reach, twist, climb stairs and ladders, and perform manual dexterity tasks for equipment repairs.
• Normal vision and hearing.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience in one or more Engineering Department trades; technical school certification may substitute for up to 18 months of experience.
• Experience in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or electronics.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, maintain, install, repair, and modify hospital systems, equipment, and structures.
• Monitor and coordinate additional craftsmen’s work through completion when needed.
• Perform assigned preventive maintenance on systems, equipment, and structures.
• Work with the supervisor to establish preventive maintenance routines and modify existing routines in the assigned zone.
• Communicate and work directly with supervisory and management personnel, nurses, patients, and other staff to support patient care and the business environment.
• Respond professionally to staff needs and keep staff informed about the status of requested work.
• Perform work in accordance with local, state, and national code requirements; report violations to Engineering supervisory and management personnel.
• Use hand, power, and technical tools and test equipment.

What This Job Offers

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