Facility System Technician (Part-Time, Day Shift)

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,320 - 48,326; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System is seeking a skilled maintenance professional for a part-time position in Princeton, NJ. The role involves troubleshooting, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC maintenance, ensuring facilities are safe and functional. The ideal candidate has significant hands-on experience in maintenance and will work 20 hours weekly, including weekends.

Employees receive excellent benefits, including tuition assistance, and are valued for their contributions to patient care. The hourly wage ranges from $22.01 to $35.08 based on experience.

Qualifications

• General maintenance experience of 6+ years or equivalent.
• Experience in specialties like electrical, plumbing, HVAC/R.
• Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and correct maintenance problems efficiently.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC repairs.
• Respond to emergency situations and natural disasters.
• Assist with painting, finish work, and carpentry tasks.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Plumbing

HVAC maintenance

General carpentry

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

4-year apprenticeship

Job description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Hours

Part‑time, 20 hours a week. Days: Sun + Mon 7 am – 3:30 pm, Fri 8 am – 12 pm.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting – to evaluate a maintenance problem and take action or actions to correct said problem in an efficient and professional manner.
• Mechanical – to apply knowledge of and demonstrate advanced competency in general mechanical maintenance. Such duties include but are not limited to:
• Repair of beds, hand controls, and pillow speakers. Remove and/or replace small motors. Repair of medium appliances and/or machinery. Repair of building elements and/or furnishing
• Electrical – to apply knowledge of and demonstrate advanced competency in general electrical maintenance. Such duties include but are not limited to:
• Change and/or repair switches, outlets, and plugs. Change lighting tubes, bulbs, and ballasts. Perform electrical safety checks of hospital and patient owned equipment. Replace TV’s Perform basic troubleshooting and repair of small to medium electrical equipment, i.e. contractors, motor starters, timers, etc
• Emergency duties
• Snow – removal of all ice and snow from areas owned and operated by The Medical Center. Fire – respond and lend assistance to assure the safety of patients, visitors and the staff in the event of fire, including the proper use of fire extinguishers. Natural Disasters – lend aid and assistance in the event of any disaster, participates in disaster plan.
• Plumbing – to apply knowledge of and demonstrate advanced competency in general plumbing maintenance. Such duties include but are not limited to:
• Rebuild and/or replace plumbing fixtures such as flushometers, faucets, filters, etc., to include stems, washers, seats, etc. Unclog drains and lines of sinks, toilets, bedpan flushers, ice machines, refrigerator units, etc., by the use of hand plunger and/or power snake equipment as needed. Solder of copper pipe, both water and feed lines, as well as black pipe layout and fabrication.
• Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning – to apply knowledge of and demonstrate advanced competency in general HVAC/R maintenance. Such duties include but are not limited to:
• Clean and/or replace filters as needed. Adjust and make repairs to individual heater/AC units. Basic diagnosis and repair of AC refrigeration units. Performs maintenance as well as PM on large HVAC/R equipment, i.e. bearings, belts, motors, and lubrication.
• Paint/Finish Work – to apply knowledge of and demonstrate the competency in general painting and finish work. Such duties include, but are not limited to:
• Prepare and paint most surfaces. Apply rubber cove base as well as prepare surfaces to accept. Replace damaged or missing ceiling tiles and/or lay track. Replace damaged or missing floor tiles and/or install flooring from start.
• Lock and Hardware Work – to apply knowledge of and demonstrate competency in general key, lock, and hardware.
• Repair and/or replace lock mechanisms in doors, casework, file cabinets. Repair and/or replace all types of door hardware and adjust to proper operation. Cut and code keys.
• Demolition and Construction – to apply knowledge of and demonstrate basic competency in general demolition and construction work.
• Remove piping, electrical wiring, and/or building material to facilitate repairs, removal or replacement of same. Reapply insulating or building materials properly after said repairs, removal or replacement is accomplished, i.e. pipe insulation, ceiling tile, dry wall, etc. Cutting/welding as well as simple fabrication and repair using oxygen/acetylene, electric arc or heliarc equipment.
• Carpentry
• Installation of floor and wall tiles. Grouting/sealing of floor and wall tiles.

Credentials

• Driver's License (Required)
• Maintains a valid Driver’s License, CDL license a plus

Education or Equivalent Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED
• Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience
• And/or four (4) year apprenticeship
• And 6+ years General maintenance experience or equivalent
• Experience in related specialty, i.e. electrical, plumbing, HVAC/R etc.

Benefits

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Salary

$22.01 – $35.08 per Hour. As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.