Maintenance Technician (Local 95 Union)

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician maintains, repairs, and installs mechanical, structural, and electrical equipment and systems while supporting journeymen-level craftsmen. The role handles general maintenance tasks in maintenance department shops, assists other maintenance personnel, and performs other necessary duties. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; there is no on-call requirement, and nights or weekends may be needed. This position is part of the Local 95 Union. The technician provides courteous, responsive service to patients, employees, departments, and other organizations; follows infection-control procedures; and helps set up and preserve infection-control containment (ICRA) appropriate to the risk level. The role also includes recording personal work orders and submitting hours to a supervisor daily, maintaining clean and safe work areas, performing preventive maintenance and general repairs, and assisting with cleaning equipment and mechanical support areas. The technician works with minimal supervision, contributes positively to the department team, and may perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Driver's license required.
Basic knowledge of electricity, carpentry or hardware repairs, plumbing, or mechanical equipment and systems.
Mechanical aptitude to assist various trades.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills.
Completion of a trade school program.
Carpentry, plumbing, or mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

Provide responsive, courteous service to patients, employees, departments, and other organizations, following the Basics of Service Excellence.
Record personal work orders and submit hours to the supervisor daily.
Maintain clean and safe work areas, equipment rooms, and shop areas.
Follow infection-control procedures and assist with setting up and maintaining ICRA containment appropriate to the risk level.
Perform general maintenance work and assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
Assist other maintenance personnel and support journeymen-level craftsmen.
Perform specific preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment.
Assist with general cleaning duties on equipment and in mechanical support areas.
Perform maintenance work using applicable skills.
Maintain positive interactions with coworkers and contribute to the department's team effort.
Work in extreme weather conditions when required.
Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors, and carry out other duties as assigned.