What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAINTENANCE TECH position at Universal Health Services, Inc.?

Responsibilities

River Vista Behavioral Health sits along the bluffs overlooking the San Joaquin River, this brand new, 128-bed facility, will provide high-quality and advanced behavioral health services to residents and visitors in the Central Valley. The new hospital will employ more than 250 people, including clinicians, nurses, mental health technicians, support staff and administration.

We are currently seeking a compassionate and hardworking MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN to be part of our Plant Operations Team. The Maintenance Worker performs a variety of tasks, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, test and inspections of physical plant equipment, preventive maintenance and various janitorial duties with minimal supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education : High school graduate or equivalent preferred; two years of technical or trade school preferred.

Experience : Must have at least one (1) year experience in operating a variety of hand / power tools and equipment ensuring proper safety precautions. In addition, must have at least one (1) year experience in the area of building maintenance, basic mechanical engineering, painting / wall repair, electrical, carpentry and plumbing.

Licensure : Must have a valid driver's license.

Additional Requirements : Must have complete knowledge of physical plant within two weeks of hire.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform all tasks such as painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, preventive maintenance, HVAC and tests and inspections of the physical plant. (clean / change air filters / dispose of infectious / contaminated waste / maintain facility grounds / perform preventive maintenance, electrical test as well removal, installation and repair of all mechanical and electrical equipment under supervision of a supervisor)
Perform various janitorial duties.
Responsible for keeping tools and materials in good condition and in their proper location.
Responsible for taking necessary safety precautions when handling hand / power tools and equipment.
Take appropriate precautions ensuring proper lock out and tag out procedures are done when working on equipment.
Comply with established measures for infection control, OSHA regulations, and Safety / Risk Management Plans, policies and procedures.
Assist in assuring a safe and risk preventive environment.
Use time constructively and in an organized manner.
Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
Support facility-wide quality / performance improvement goals and objectives.
Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of all general building maintenance.

Knowledge of basic mechanical engineering.

Knowledge of various hand / power tools and equipment.

Knowledge of risk and safety precautions applicable to all codes and OSHA regulations standards.

Knowledge of all code procedures.

Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.

Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Ability to analyze problems and situations.

Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.

Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Ability to use good judgement and to maintain confidentiality of information.

Ability to work as a team player.

Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.

Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.

Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric).

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to meet corporate deadlines.

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPECIAL DEMANDS

THIS SECTION DESCRIBES HOW AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION CURRENTLY PERFORMS THE FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION. MODIFICATIONS TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS JOB MAY BE PERFORMED WILL BE REVIEWED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.

Ability to work a 40 hour work week.

Ability move continuously is required in the completion of job requirements.

Ability to operate machinery and equipment in a safe manner.

Ability to sit, walk, stand, run, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, push, pull, and twist.

Lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds may be required without assistance.

Ability to work under any weather conditions inside or out without regard for temperatures any time of the day or night.

Visual acuity is needed for accurate reading of documents.

Ability to hear sound with or without correction.

Good hand and finger dexterity for the use of tools and equipment.

Ability to drive a motor vehicle.

Ability to exert up to 80 pounds of force to move objects.

Ability to read and write.

Ability to respond to exposure to blood and bodily fluids

Additional Requirements :

A strong knowledge of The Joint Commission, HCFA, OSHA regulations, and patient rights standards and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.

One of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. UHS is recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

EEO Statement :

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice :

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at : https : / / uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

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