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UPMC Northwest Hospital

Seneca, PA

Status: Full time

Shift: typically, 2pm - 10:30pm

Join the UPMC Northwest team, where you'll play a key role in keeping our facilities safe, efficient, and well-maintained. This hands-on position involves performing a variety of maintenance, repair, and inspection tasks across building systems with minimal supervision. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and much more.

Title and salary based upon education & experience.

Responsibilities:

+ Perform general maintenance and repair tasks as directed with minimal supervision.

+ Inspect and maintain electrical distribution systems, identifying issues such as short circuits, loose connectors, and worn components.

+ Inspect and respond to fire alarm systems as the first responder for all fire alarms.

+ Maintain clean and safe work areas, including equipment rooms and shop spaces.

+ Record all shift responsibilities and maintenance activities in required logs (e.g., medical gas, equipment rounds).

+ Monitor and maintain water chemistry and testing procedures on building systems and equipment.

+ Operate and maintain a variety of Direct Digital Control (DDC) building systems.

+ Order materials and supplies as needed.

+ Perform all work in compliance with infection control standards.

+ Complete minor carpentry and painting projects.

+ Record work orders and daily hours; submit to supervisor.

+ Perform minor plumbing repairs, including fixing leaks, replacing defective pipes, soldering, and unclogging drains.

+ Operate and maintain mechanical systems such as steam pressure heating, water, ventilation, and refrigeration systems.

+ Conduct regular rounds of mechanical equipment and machine rooms as assigned.

+ Perform required maintenance, repair, and inspection of beds and other equipment.

+ Participate in snow removal and work safely in adverse weather conditions.

+ Demonstrate system-wide competencies and behaviors.

+ Perform other duties as assigned..

Education and Experience:

+ Option 1: Completion of an associate's degree, a two-year Mechanical or related Trade School program, or an Apprenticeship in a trade, plus 4 years of general maintenance experience in a healthcare or commercial environment.

+ Option 2: Completion of a high school diploma or GED, plus 8 years of general maintenance experience in a healthcare or commercial environment.

+ Military experience may be considered in place of civilian experience.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Valid Driver's License (required)

+ Certifications in one or more trades preferred (e.g., HVACR, Plumbing, Electrical, or Carpentry)

+ Act 34 Clearance (required)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran