Maintenance Tech II

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Hospital, part of Tower Health, is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to perform preventive maintenance on equipment, systems, and building configurations within a tertiary care campus in Reading, PA. The role requires basic knowledge of utility plant operations, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and building automation systems, with self-directed task handling using the work order system.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED (or relevant experience) and a PA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Boiler experience strongly preferred for Technician II.
• PA Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance tasks and day to day repairs of equipment, systems and building configurations.
• Possess a basic knowledge of Utility plant operations, Plumbing, Electrical, Electronic, HVAC, Building Maintenance and Building Automation Systems.
• Manages their tasks in a self-directed approach utilizing the computerized work order system and communicates with Leads and Managers.
• Responsible for additional duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Communications skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Boiler experience

Job description

• Performs preventive maintenance tasks and day to day repairs of equipment, systems and building configurations.
• Possess a basic knowledge of Utility plant operations, Plumbing, Electrical, Electronic, HVAC, Building Maintenance and Building Automation Systems.
• Manages their tasks in a self-directed approach utilizing the computerized work order system and communicates with Leads and Managers.
• Responsible for additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Summary

• Performs preventive maintenance tasks and day to day repairs of equipment, systems and building configurations.
• Possess a basic knowledge of Utility plant operations, Plumbing, Electrical, Electronic, HVAC, Building Maintenance and Building Automation Systems.
• Manages their tasks in a self-directed approach utilizing the computerized work order system and communicates with Leads and Managers.
• Responsible for additional duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education

Experience

• Relevant Experience
• Boiler experienced heavily preferred for Technician II roles

Certification and Licensure

• PA Drivers License

Required Skills

• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Why Reading Hospital?

• 2025 America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award
• Recipient of Excellence Award: Stroke Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, and Critical Care
• Magnet Status
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Ranked Among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania
• 5-Star Rating for Overall Hospital Quality
• Vizient Graduate Nurse Residency Program for all new RN grads

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Overview

Tower Health is a regional healthcare system serving communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.