General Maintenance 2, Multi-craft Maint. Tech (3rd Shift)

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to support patient care by keeping hospital systems, equipment, and facilities safe and reliable. The role requires weekend availability and the ability to work independently during overnight hours while handling various maintenance tasks.

You will perform general maintenance and inspect electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical systems, with opportunities for career growth within UPMC's maintenance ladder.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry/hardware, mechanical equipment and facilities systems.
• Record work orders and submit hours to supervisor daily; minor repairs and maintenance of beds and plumbing fixtures; etc.
• Operate and maintain building's Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems and perform infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance work and tasks with minimal supervision.
• Inspect electrical distribution systems and fire alarm system; respond to fire alarms.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and log shift responsibilities.
• Record work orders and submit hours to supervisor daily.
• Maintain water chemistry and testing procedures on equipment and building systems.
• Order materials as needed.
• Perform minor carpentry and painting work.
• Snow removal and work in adverse weather conditions.
• Safely operate mechanical systems and round mechanical equipment.

Skills

Electricity

Plumbing

Carpentry/hardware

Mechanical equipment

Facilities systems

Tools

Direct digital control (DDC) systems

Job description

UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA

Full-Time | Third Shift

As the region's only Level II Trauma Center, UPMC Hamot operates around the clock, and our Maintenance team plays a vital role in supporting patient care by ensuring hospital systems, equipment, and facilities remain safe, functional, and reliable. This full-time position requires weekend availability, along with the ability to work independently during overnight hours while responding to a variety of maintenance and facility needs.

Why Join UPMC Hamot?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization that makes a difference in the lives of patients every day.
• Work in a dynamic healthcare environment where no two days are the same.
• Utilize a variety of technical skills across multiple trades.
• Gain exposure to complex facility systems and equipment.
• Enjoy opportunities for career growth within UPMC's maintenance and facilities career ladder.

Hired candidates will be placed in the appropriate level of the career ladder based on their experience, education, and leader discretion. We will consider either a candidate at the General Maintenance 2 level, or Journeyman 1 level.

General Maintenance 2 Responsibilities:

• Perform general maintenance work and tasks as directed with minimal supervision. Perform specific preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment. Exhibit a basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry/hardware, mechanical equipment and facilities systems. Maintain a clean and safe work area, equipment rooms and shop areas. Maintain all written logs pertaining to shift responsibilities, i.e., med gas, equipment room rounds, etc. Maintain water chemistry and testing procedures on equipment and building systems. Operate and maintain a variety of building's direct digital control (DDC) systems. Order materials as needed. Perform all work following infection control procedures. Perform minor carpentry and painting work.
• Record work orders and submit hours to supervisor on a daily basis. Minor repairs and maintaining of plumbing fixtures, piping systems, plumbing leaks (soldering), defective pipes and clogged drains. Performs general cleaning duties on equipment and in mechanical support areas. Performs required maintenance, repair and inspection of beds. Ability to perform snow removal activities and work in adverse weather conditions.*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. *Performs other duties as assigned.

Journeyman 1 Responsibilities:

• Perform general maintenance work and tasks as directed with minimal supervision.
• Inspect electrical distribution systems, locate short circuits, loose connectors, worn motor brushes, etc.; inspect fire alarm system and provide first response to all fire alarms.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, equipment rooms and shop areas.
• Maintain all written logs pertaining to shift responsibilities, i.e., med gas, equipment room rounds, etc.
• Maintain water chemistry and testing procedures on equipment and building systems.
• Operate and maintain a variety of building's direct digital control (DDC) systems.
• Order materials as needed.
• Perform all work following infection control procedures.
• Perform minor carpentry and painting work.
• Record work orders and submit hours to supervisor on a daily basis.
• Minor repairs and maintaining of plumbing fixtures, piping systems, plumbing leaks (soldering), defective pipes and clogged drains.
• Safely and efficiently operate and maintain all mechanical systems, i.e., steam pressure heating systems, water systems, ventilation systems, refrigeration equipment, etc.; round mechanical equipment and machine rooms in all buildings as assigned.
• Performs required maintenance, repair and inspection of beds.
• Ability to perform snow removal activities and work in adverse weather conditions.