Maintenance Worker - Day Shift

Universal Health Services•Austin, TX

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas NeuroRehab Center is currently accepting applicants for a Maintenance Technician. This candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of hospital buildings, equipment, and hospital grounds through provision of skilled maintenance, repair, and construction duties. Texas NeuroRehab Center is a specialized treatment facility located ten minutes from downtown Austin on 67 wooded acres. Originally a cattle ranch, the land was purchased in 1943 as part of The Brown Schools and has operated as a medical rehabilitation and behavioral healthcare facility for over 80 years. Today, Texas NeuroRehab Center provides complex medical and brain and spinal cord injury rehab for ages 13 years and older and neuropsychiatric treatment for youth. The capabilities of the facility as a whole allow for integrated and specialized care for children, adolescents and adults facing difficult challenges. Texas NeuroRehab Center is internationally known for improving the quality of life for many children; adolescents and adults, and it will continue to provide innovative approaches to neurobehavioral healthcare.

Requirements

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Able to work independently with minimum supervision. Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
EDUCATION: High school graduation or equivalency.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current Texas Driver's License with a good driving record as verified by the Texas Department of Public Safety required.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years' experience working as a fully qualified maintenance mechanic that required the use of hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
PHYSICAL/GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to sustain activity, walking or sitting for up to six hours. Able to kneel, stoop, bend, and pull various weights (up to 100 pounds) or items depending on training site or therapy assigned. Able to frequently lift, carry, and lower up to 20 pounds. Able to use hands to grasp, type, write (fine motor skills). Able to traverse hospital grounds. Able to function indoors and outdoors during weather changes that include but are not limited to cold, rain, extreme humidity, and heat. Sufficient vision so as to effectively communicate verbally and in writing and to perform essential job functions. Able to write legibly so as to convey information. Able to read instructions and complete reports. Able to hear so as to effectively protect self and others from dangerous situations and to effectively communicate with staff. Regular and expected attendance. Able to drive self and other staff on and off campus. Able to adjust personal schedule to accommodate the needs of the facility. Complies with the requirements of the on-call rotation procedure. Emotional stability sufficient to deal with changing priorities and stressful situations, and multiple interruptions.

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience with HVAC or plumbing.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of hospital buildings, equipment, and hospital grounds through provision of skilled maintenance, repair, and construction duties.