MAINTENANCE TECH (Full-Time)

Universal Health Services; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SummitRidge Hospital in Lawrenceville, GA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Plant Operations team. This PRN role focuses on painting, finishing and maintaining hospital surfaces, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients and staff.

You will respond to work orders, perform minor drywall and ceiling tile repairs, assist with event setup, and collaborate with fellow maintenance staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; two years of related technical/trade school preferred.
• Experience operating a variety of hand/power tools and equipment with proper safety precautions.
• Working knowledge of Life Safety Code and OSHA preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting (washing, sanding, patching, priming).
• Apply paint, varnish, stains, and finishes to walls, doors, ceilings, furniture and other surfaces.
• Select materials and colors according to job specifications.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas during and after projects.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Life Safety Code knowledge

OSHA knowledge

Detail-oriented

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/trade school

Job description

Responsibilities

SummitRidge Hospital – is a place for Healing and Hope! Our behavioral health psychiatric hospital is in Lawrenceville (about 25 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta). We provide psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment to adolescents, adults, and seniors, in addition to partial hospitalization and other outpatient programs (includes a location in Athens). On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at SummitRidge Hospital. SummitRidge is proud to be a teaching facility that supports local nursing students through our dedicated and tenured nursing team.

Due to continued growth we are seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to join our Plant Operations team. This position works PRN (as-needed). No set or guaranteed schedule/hours. Responsible for painting, finishing, and maintaining surfaces of walls, ceilings, and other parts of hospital, facilities and grounds. Assist with general maintenance tasks as needed. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and takes pride in maintaining a clean, functional, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare surfaces for painting (e.g., washing, sanding, scraping, patching, priming).
• Apply paint, varnish, stains, and other finishes to hospital walls, doors, ceilings, furniture, and other surfaces using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.
• Select appropriate materials and colors according to job specifications.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas during and after projects.
• Properly store and handle paints, solvents, and tools according to safety regulations.
• Perform minor repair work including patching drywall, replacing ceiling tiles, adjusting doors, and assisting with light plumbing or electrical tasks.
• Respond to work orders and maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist in setup and teardown for facility events or room relocations.
• Work collaboratively with other maintenance staff and hospital departments.
• Responds in a timely manner to alarms and codes in accordance with safety and security policies and procedures.
• Carries out routine plumbing and electrical maintenance and repairs as needed needs.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Two (2) years of related technical/trade school preferred.

Experience: Recent work history in a similar setting is strongly preferred. Must have experience in operating a variety of hand/power tools and equipment ensuring proper safety precautions. Working knowledge of Life Safety Code and OSHA preferred.

Licensure: Must have valid driver’s license.

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