Maintenance Tech

St. Luke’s Health Network, Inc.; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network in Lehighton, PA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to inspect, test, maintain, install, repair, and modify hospital systems, equipment and structure. You will work closely with engineering staff to ensure reliability and safety.

The role requires strong practical skills in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry or electronics, with three years of experience preferred and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of experience in trades within Engineering preferred; technical school certification may substitute for up to 18 months of experience.
• Valid state issued motor vehicle license.
• Technical knowledge in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry or electronics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, tests, maintains, installs, repairs, and modifies hospital systems, equipment, and structure; coordinates work when additional craftsmen are needed.
• Performs preventive maintenance and helps establish new routines in the zone.
• Communicates with supervisory/management, nurses, patients and staff to ensure optimal patient care and a proper environment.
• Works in accordance with local, state, and national codes; reports violations to Engineering supervision; uses hand, power, and test equipment.

Skills

Communication

Public relations

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical school certification (preferred)

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

HVAC tools

Hand & power tools

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Maintenance Technician inspects, tests, maintains, installs, repairs, and modifies systems, equipment and structure within the hospital.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspects, tests, maintains, installs, repairs, and modifies systems, equipment and structure within the hospital. If additional craftsmen are required, the mechanic monitors, and coordinates the work to completion
• Performs preventive maintenance as assigned on systems, equipment, and structure within the hospital. Works with the supervisor in establishing new preventive maintenance routines and modifying ones in that zone
• Communicates and works directly with supervisory and management personnel, nurses, patients and other staff on a daily basis to ensure that optimum patient care and business environment is provided. Maintains good public relations by responding professionally to their needs and keeping staff informed regarding the status of requested work
• Performs work in accordance with local, state, and national code compliance in his/her zone and reports violations directly to the supervisory and management personnel in Engineering. Uses hand, power, and technical related tools and test equipment

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Requires standing for up to eight (8) hours per day and walking for up to four (4) hours per day, sitting for extended periods of up to two hours, lifting loads of up to 60 lbs., pushing loads of up to 300 lbs., bending, crouching, reaching, twisting, climbing (stairs and ladder), and manual dexterity to make equipment repairs. Seeing as it relates to normal vision, and hearing as it relates to normal hearing.

EDUCATION

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent certificate (G.E.D.).

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Three years of experience in one or more trades found in the Engineering Department preferred. Technical school certification may be substituted for up to 18 months experience. They include electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry or electronics. Valid state issued motor vehicle license.

Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.