Maintenance Technician

UPMC; Carlisle, Northern (Cumberland County, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Carlisle seeks a skilled maintenance professional to install, repair, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and communication equipment.

The role supports facility operations, construction and renovation projects, and daily travel throughout Carlisle and Franklin County. Weekend hours may occur based on project needs; strong technical background and commitment to quality service are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical services to building systems including HVAC, plumbing and complex electrical systems.
• Install, repair and preventive maintenance on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• Carry out carpentry tasks related to repair, renovation or construction.
• Maintain heating systems and related equipment.
• Transport system equipment and supplies using vehicles.
• Test, calibrate and perform preventive maintenance on equipment per policy.
• Maintain confidentiality of hospital information.
• Demonstrate dependability and prioritize department needs.
• Practice universal blood/body fluid precautions.
• Operate utility systems; know controls and shutoffs; follow failure procedures.
• Establish good rapport with medical staff and co-workers.
• Paint and install/repair vinyl wall coverings; maintain mechanical and communication systems.
• Perform duties with thoroughness, accuracy and professional image.
• Perform security functions when required.
• Promote hospital image and assist staff and community relations.
• Perform plumbing and electrical maintenance on domestic water, waste, medical gas and vacuum systems.
• Maintain grounds including snow/ice removal during winter.

Job description

Are you a skilled maintenance professional who enjoys solving complex problems and keeping essential systems running smoothly? Or perhaps you are just beginning your career in the trades. Join our team and play a vital role in maintaining a safe, efficient, and comfortable healthcare environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

In this hands-on position, you will perform installation, repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on a wide range of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and communication equipment. You'll work both independently and collaboratively to support facility operations, construction and renovation projects, grounds maintenance, and emergency response needs while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

If you have a strong technical background, take pride in quality workmanship, and are committed to providing exceptional service, we encourage you to apply and help support the facilities that power world-class patient care. This role will work Monday through Friday during standard business hours and travel throughout Carlisle as well as Franklin County each day. At times, there could weekend hours based on project needs.

Responsibilities:

• Perform technical services to building systems including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing and complex electrical systems.
• Perform installation, repair and preventive maintenance of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment
• Perform carpentry activities as they relate to either repair, renovation or construction
• Perform installation, repair and preventive maintenance of the heating system and associated equipment
• Transport System equipment and supplies. Operate cars, light trucks and maintenance equipment.
• Perform testing, calibration, preventive maintenance and repair equipment included in the equipment management inventory according to established policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality of hospital and department information with no infractions.
• Demonstrate dependability, reliability and independent judgment recognizing priorities to accommodate department needs and acceptance of appropriate authority.
• Practice universal blood/body fluid precautions.
• Operate all components of the utility systems, knows location and function of controls and shutoff, knows all utility system failure procedures.
• Establish and maintains good rapport and cooperative relationship with medical staff,co-workers, supervisors and others.
• Paint and installs/repairs vinyl wall covering. Repair wall surfaces prior to application of finishes. Perform installation, repair and preventive maintenance on mechanical systems and equipment. Perform installation, repair and preventive maintenance of communication systems. Maintain, repair, install and perform preventive maintenance on numerous types of miscellaneous equipment.
• Perform job functions with consideration to thoroughness, accuracy and neatness, effect on patients and others; demonstrating technical knowledge and competence. Project a positive image of self and the Hospital when dealing with medical staff, ancillary departments, patients/families, community and others.
• Perform security functions when required.
• Promote the hospital's image and maintains a positive and helpful attitude toward employees, physicians, visitors, and the community to enhance the hospital's reputation as a health care center.
• Perform plumbing installation, repair and preventive maintenance involving the domestic water and waste systems as well as the medical gas and vacuum systems
• Perform installation, repair and preventive maintenance on the electrical distribution system, lighting system and electrically operated equipment.
• Demonstrate cost consciousness through efficient use of time, materials, staff, equipment, supplies and available resources
• Perform maintenance to the grounds including snow/ice removal during the winter season.