MAINT WORKER - GENERAL

McDowell Center for Children

Dyersburg (TN)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 54,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Competitive compensation and generous

Excellent medical, dental, vision & Rx

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development within UHS

Pet insurance

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Job summary

McDowell Center for Children in Dyersburg, TN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC testing, inspections of plant equipment, preventive maintenance and janitorial duties with minimal supervision.

You will maintain facilities, support a 28-bed adolescent male program and work with a team including nursing, therapists and counselors. CPR and de-escalation training are valued, with opportunities for growth within UHS.

Qualifications

High school graduate or GED required.
1 to 3 years related work experience required.
Must be 21 years of age.
CPR, HWC and verbal de-escalation, aggression management, crisis intervention and restraint training.

Responsibilities

Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organization’s mission, vision and values.
Perform routine tests of specialized equipment and document results appropriately.
Maintain organizational grounds to highest standards of cleanliness, safety and appearance. While working with contracted vendor to ensure services are completed timely, effectively, and in accordance with facility expectations.
Carry out routine building maintenance and plumbing tasks.

Skills

High school graduate/GED

1–3 years related experience

21+ age

Verbal de-escalation training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

McDowell Center for Children has been providing psychiatric services to the West Tennessee area for more than 20 years. Located in Dyersburg, TN, our 28-bed facility provides a setting for adolescent males experiencing mental health, behavioral, and/or substance abuse issues. McDowell offers unique and individualized programming for adolescent boys that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured leadership team includes a nursing department, licensed therapists, psychiatrists and counselors.

Responsibilities

Website: https://mcdowellcenterforchildren.com

Maintenance Technician performs a variety of tasks, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC test and inspections of physical plant equipment, preventive maintenance, and various janitor duties with minimal supervision.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organization’s mission, vision and values.
Perform routine tests of specialized equipment and document results appropriately.
Maintain organizational grounds to highest standards of cleanliness, safety and appearance. While working with contracted vendor to ensure services are completed timely, effectively, and in accordance with facility expectations.
Carry out routine building maintenance and plumbing tasks.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

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
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
Pet Insurance
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: 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

High school graduate/GED required.
Related worked experience of 1 to 3 years required.
Must be 21 years of age.
A working knowledge of behavioral health management practices is preferred.
Complete and maintain competency training in CPR, HWC & verbal de-escalation. Aggression management, crisis intervention and restraint training.

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