Maintenance Tech Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license, and in good standing +1 or higher with Virginia License
• HVAC Certification
• High school and trade or technical school education required
• Previous experience in general maintenance work required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age per Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services.
• Must have patience, tact, and a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
• Good communication skills; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Basic clerical skills, basic experience with office equipment (telephone, copy machine, fax, etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to problem solve and accept feedback when circumstances warrant such actions.
• Willingness to interact with patients with varying levels of cognitive functioning.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability and willingness to work professionally in a team with other personnel, patients, families, etc.

Nice To Haves

• CPR / First Aid - not required

Responsibilities

• Identify customer groups both in and out of the hospital (contractors, vendors, patients, staff, physicians, etc.) and to perform job tasks and responsibilities in such a way as to exceed customer expectations.
• Perform a wide variety of general building maintenance repairs and services (ie: mechanical and preventative maintenance tasks, as well as inspections, servicing, repair and overhaul of equipment, vehicles and facilities of the hospital).
• Replace washers, faucets and seals on malfunctioning plumbing equipment; repair leaky faucets and clean clogged drains; install and repair sprinklers.
• Paint interior and exterior walls and cabinets; hang wallpaper and pictures; assemble furniture.
• Install light bulbs, doors, cabinets, paneling, formica, carpet, and bulletin boards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for the completion of all maintenance service requests as assigned.
• Assist in monitoring all work being performed by outside contractors.
• Maintain monthly inspection and maintenance of building and HVAC roof motors and fans and replace as needed; clean, grease and paint all equipment used in heating and ventilation.
• Monitor and maintain all building systems as assigned.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the mentally ill, disabled, emotionally upset, varying age populations, and at times, hostile people within the hospital.
• Must maintain high levels of personal integrity and willingness to be flexible with work schedule to meet hospital needs.
• Must maintain a safe environment at all times.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!