• Maintenance Technician

    UPMC (Carlisle, PA)


    The Maintenance Technician for UPMC Corporate Real Estate is responsible for performing a wide range of technical services to support the hospital's infrastructure and operations. This includes installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, heating, refrigeration, and communication systems. The role also encompasses carpentry, painting, and wall covering tasks, as well as groundskeeping duties such as snow and ice removal.

     

    This role will work Monday through Friday, during the hours of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. At times, this position will assist with other shifts as needed for emergency situations or to meet the needs of the organization. The Technician will service Carlisle, Shippensburg, and Chambersburg markets.

     

    Are you ready to take your trade experience to the next step? If so, apply today to join our team!

    Responsibilities:

    + Perform technical services to building systems including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing and complex electrical systems.

    + Perform installation, repair and preventive maintenance of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment

    + Perform carpentry activities as they relate to either repair, renovation or construction

    + Perform installation, repair and preventive maintenance of the heating system and associated equipment

    + Transport System equipment and supplies. Operate cars, light trucks and maintenance equipment.

    + Perform testing, calibration, preventive maintenance and repair equipment included in the equipment management inventory according to established policies and procedures

    + Maintain confidentiality of hospital and department information with no infractions.

    + Demonstrate dependability, reliability and independent judgment recognizing priorities to accommodate department needs and acceptance of appropriate authority.

    + Practice universal blood/body fluid precautions.

    + Present self in a positive manner reflected by personal attire and etiquette.

    + Operate all components of the utility systems, knows location and function of controls and shutoff, knows all utility system failure procedures.

    + Establish and maintains good rapport and cooperative relationship with medical staff co-workers, supervisors and others.

    + Exhibit integrity, courtesy, and respect for others

    + Paint and installs/repairs vinyl wall covering. Repair wall surfaces prior to application of finishes. Perform installation, repair and preventive maintenance on mechanical systems and equipment. Perform installation, repair and preventive maintenance of communication systems. Maintain, repair, install and perform preventive maintenance on numerous types of miscellaneous equipment.

    + Perform job functions with consideration to thoroughness, accuracy and neatness, effect on patients and others; demonstrating technical knowledge and competence. Project a positive image of self and the Hospital when dealing with medical staff, ancillary departments, patients/families, community and others.

    + Perform security functions when required.

    + Promote the hospital's image and maintains a positive and helpful attitude toward employees, physicians, visitors, and the community to enhance the hospital's reputation as a health care center.

    + Perform plumbing installation, repair and preventive maintenance involving the domestic water and waste systems as well as the medical gas and vacuum systems

    + Perform installation, repair and preventive maintenance on the electrical distribution system, lighting system and electrically operated equipment.

    + Demonstrate cost consciousness through efficient use of time, materials, staff, equipment, supplies and available resources

    + Adhere to department policy and procedure manuals.

    + Perform maintenance to the grounds including snow/ice removal during the winter season.

    + Maintain professional, pleasant and effective communications both internally and externally.

    + HS or GED.

    + Trade or vocational school graduate preferred.

    + Prior experience with facilities and maintenance tasks preferred.

    + Two-year college associate degree preferred.

    + May in the course of their duties be in rooms where medications are stored. No contact with medications is allowed.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    + Act 34

    + Driver's License required

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran