General Maintenance III

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a General Maintenance III for nights 11:00 pm to 7:30 am. You will perform routine equipment room checks, preventive maintenance, respond to alarms, and coordinate with on‑call trades and supervisors to keep facilities running safely.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least five years of skilled labor, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of skilled labor experience required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to repair requests and alarms on building systems.
• Makes adjustments or repairs and coordinates with on‑call trades or supervisor.
• Provides first response to maintenance situations.
• Inspects air handling equipment, pumps, and water systems in various spaces.
• Performs routine electrical, plumbing, and AC inspections in outpatient/public areas.

Skills

Electrical & Plumbing

Interpersonal Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift:

Nights (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Performs routine equipment room checks and conducts routine preventive maintenance functions. Handles work requests and responds to emergencies on the various mechanical and electrical support systems.

Job Duties:

• Responds to various repair requests and alarms on the message handling and building automation systems.
• Makes adjustments or repairs and notifies appropriate tradesperson on call, or consults supervisor as required.
• Provides first response to all maintenance situations or conditions.
• Checks air handling equipment, pumps and water systems in equipment rooms and other spaces throughout building complex.
• Performs routine inspections of electrical, plumbing and air conditioning systems in outpatient and public areas during unoccupied intervals.
• Performs air filter cleaning and changes, lubricates rotating equipment and completes associated paperwork and files.
• Completes daily activity summary sheet noting time spent on inspections, preventive maintenance or repairs.
• Initiates Facilities Operations work orders and verbal handoffs, as appropriate, to assure follow‑though on customer and facilities concerns.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details:

Keep GWV Running Strong—Join Our Team as a General Maintenance III.

At Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (GWV), your work goes far beyond maintenance—it directly supports a safe and healing environment for our patients, visitors, and staff.

Hours for this position are 11:00 pm to 7:30 am + rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call.

This is a role for someone who thrives on variety, takes pride in solving problems, and enjoys seeing the immediate impact of their work.

If you’re ready to put your skills to work in a role that blends technical expertise, problem‑solving, and outdoor work—all while supporting a meaningful mission, we want to hear from you.

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years-Skilled labor (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Valid Driver’s License - Default Issuing Body

Skills:

Electrical And Plumbing, Interpersonal Communication

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.