Lead Maintenance Technician

Northwest Texas Healthcare system; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Benefits guest website access

Job summary

Rockford Center, part of Universal Health Services, seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician for a full-time day shift in Newark, DE. You will perform advanced maintenance, preventive tasks, and system inspections on hospital facilities to ensure safe, reliable operation.

The role includes training staff, handling emergencies, and supporting renovations as needed. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 5 years of hospital maintenance experience, HVAC/plumbing knowledge, and a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Five years of hospital maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HVAC and plumbing essential.
• Valid driver's license with safe driving history.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance on hospital facilities, equipment, and building systems.
• Conducts routine inspections and identifies corrective actions to maintain compliance and readiness.
• Completes preventive and corrective maintenance work orders per schedule and standards.
• Maintains records of maintenance activities and inspections using CMMS.
• Assists with facility projects, renovations, and equipment installations.
• Provides guidance and training to new maintenance staff on procedures and safety.
• Responds to routine, urgent, and emergency maintenance requests to minimize disruptions to patient care.

Skills

Facility maintenance

HVAC

Plumbing

Safety practices

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Responsibilities

Rockford Center is searching for an experienced Maintenance Technician for full time day shift position with rotating weekends and holidays.

Rockford Center is a 138-bed mental health facility located in Newark, DE, providing easy access to a full complement of inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children and adolescents, adults, and older adults. Rockford is the only child inpatient behavioral health facility in DE, offers an experienced and tenured senior management team, and serves New Castle County and northern Maryland.

Website: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Services | Rockford Center | Newark, DE

Position Summary: The Lead Maintenance Technician performs advanced maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance activities to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of hospital facilities, equipment, and building systems within an acute behavioral health hospital.

• Performs advanced maintenance, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance activities on hospital facilities, building systems, equipment, and grounds.
• Conducts routine inspections of facilities, equipment, and life safety systems and identifies corrective actions to maintain compliance and operational readiness.
• Completes preventive maintenance work orders and corrective maintenance tasks in accordance with departmental schedules, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards.
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, testing, and preventive maintenance using established documentation and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Assists with facility projects, renovations, equipment installations, and departmental initiatives as assigned.
• Serves as a technical resource within the department by providing guidance, instruction, and hands-on training to newly hired maintenance employees regarding maintenance procedures, equipment operation, and safety practices.
• Responds to routine, urgent, and emergency maintenance requests to minimize disruptions to patient care and hospital operations.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/GED.
• Previous maintenance experience in a hospital setting preferred and industry certifications.
• Experience: Five (5) years of related experience, with knowledge of facility maintenance, HVAC and plumbing.
• Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and demonstrate a safe driving history.

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.