Maintenance Technician

UPMC•Lititz, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician helps keep hospital facilities and essential building systems operating safely and efficiently. The role maintains and repairs HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and utility systems, while also supporting carpentry, painting, equipment maintenance, grounds care, and other facility needs. The position is suited to a dependable, detail-oriented professional who can troubleshoot, work independently, and provide service in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The technician travels throughout Lancaster to support UPMC locations using a provided UPMC van. Recent trade school graduates and people looking to expand their maintenance skills are encouraged to apply. The role may involve entering rooms where medications are stored, but contact with medications is not allowed. A high school diploma or GED is required. Trade or vocational school graduation, a two-year college associate degree, and prior maintenance experience are preferred. Required credentials include Act 34 and a valid driver's license.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Act 34 clearance.
Valid driver's license.
No contact with medications is allowed, though the role may involve entering rooms where medications are stored.

Nice To Haves

Trade or vocational school graduation.
Two-year college associate degree.
Prior maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Perform technical services on building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and complex electrical systems.
Install, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
Perform carpentry related to repairs, renovations, or construction.
Install, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on heating systems and associated equipment.
Transport system equipment and supplies, and operate cars, light trucks, and maintenance equipment.
Test, calibrate, maintain preventively, and repair equipment in the equipment management inventory according to established policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of hospital and department information.
Demonstrate dependability, reliability, and independent judgment, prioritize department needs, and accept appropriate authority.
Follow universal blood and body fluid precautions.
Operate utility system components; know the location and function of controls and shutoffs and procedures for utility system failures.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with medical staff, coworkers, supervisors, and others, demonstrating integrity, courtesy, and respect.
Paint and install or repair vinyl wall covering; repair wall surfaces before applying finishes.
Install, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on mechanical systems, communication systems, and miscellaneous equipment.
Perform work thoroughly, accurately, and neatly, with consideration for patients and others, and demonstrate technical knowledge and competence.
Perform security functions when required.
Promote the hospital's image and maintain a positive, helpful attitude toward employees, physicians, visitors, and the community.
Install, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on plumbing systems, including domestic water, waste, medical gas, and vacuum systems.
Install, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on electrical distribution systems, lighting systems, and electrically operated equipment.
Use time, materials, staff, equipment, supplies, and other resources efficiently.
Adhere to department policy and procedure manuals.
Maintain grounds, including snow and ice removal during winter.
Maintain professional, pleasant, and effective internal and external communications.