Maintenance Tech II

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Hospital is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs across equipment, systems and building configurations. The role emphasizes self-direction and using the computerized work order system while communicating with Leads and Managers.

You will operate and maintain the plant, including boilers, chillers, HVAC and associated controls, ensuring reliable, compliant operation in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education
• Experience as a maintenance technician in a healthcare or similar facility is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks and day-to-day repairs of equipment, systems and building configurations.
• Operate, maintain, monitor and repair stationary steam, chilled water, and cogeneration plant including fire tube boilers, electric centrifugal chillers, steam turbine centrifugal chillers, HVAC equipment and related controls.
• Manage tasks in a self-directed manner using the computerized work order system; communicate with Leads and Managers.
• Additional duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

• The Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance tasks and day to day repairs of equipment, systems and building configurations.
• The Technician operates, maintains, monitors and repairs stationary steam, chilled water, and cogeneration plant consisting of fire tube boilers, electric centrifugal chillers, steam turbine centrifugal chillers, HVAC equipment and associated physical plant equipment and controls.
• The technician is expected to manage their tasks in a self-directed approach utilizing the computerized work order system and communicate with Leads and Managers.
• Additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Summary

• The Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance tasks and day to day repairs of equipment, systems and building configurations.
• The Technician operates, maintains, monitors and repairs stationary steam, chilled water, and cogeneration plant consisting of fire tube boilers, electric centrifugal chillers, steam turbine centrifugal chillers, HVAC equipment and associated physical plant equipment and controls.
• The technician is expected to manage their tasks in a self-directed approach utilizing the computerized work order system and communicate with Leads and Managers.
• Additional duties as assigned by Management.

Education Requirements

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

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

• PA Drivers License

Required Skills

• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills

WHY READING HOSPITAL?

• Generous time off, educational assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Free parking, accessible by bus, and varying shift options that optimize work/life balance
• Friendly, close-knit environment that celebrates diversity and supports career growth through internal transfer programs

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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.