Maintenance Technician

Fairfax Behavioral Health; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work

Career development

Competitive pay

Medical plan

401K with match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Fairfax Behavioral Health, a UHS facility in Kirkland, WA, is seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician to perform a range of trades including painting, drywall, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and light HVAC in both on-site and off-site facilities.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, and documentation of tasks. A valid driver’s license is required; on-call duties and weekend work may be necessary. Benefits are offered for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two-year technical degree preferred or three years applicable experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• MECH certification or actively seeking MECH certification; BOM A training certifications; healthcare facilities certification desirable.
• Must be capable of using CMMS and MS Office; document tasks; be available for on-call.

Responsibilities

• Perform painting, drywall, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work and light HVAC.
• Inspect and test physical plant equipment; conduct preventive maintenance.
• Assist with transportation and various janitorial duties as needed.
• Maintain hospital environment of care and safety; document activities during shifts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Two-year technical degree or trade school

Three years related experience

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Fairfax Behavioral Health (a UHS facility):

Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in 1930, is a private, free-standing mental health hospital that specializes in psychiatric and detox treatment. We strive to meet and respond to the needs of our community by offering a continuum of care and evidenced-based programs at multiple locations within our region. We have behavioral health facilities and services located in Kirkland, Everett and Monroe, Washington. Mental and behavioral health challenges are a growing concern within our communities. Whether it is ourselves or a loved one, we will all likely be affected by behavioral health and mental disorders or illness. This drives our passion for providing evidenced-based outpatient and inpatient psychiatric treatment programs with successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

Fairfax Behavioral Health (a UHS facility):

Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in 1930, is a private, free-standing mental health hospital that specializes in psychiatric and detox treatment. We strive to meet and respond to the needs of our community by offering a continuum of care and evidenced-based programs at multiple locations within our region. We have behavioral health facilities and services located in Kirkland, Everett and Monroe, Washington. Mental and behavioral health challenges are a growing concern within our communities. Whether it is ourselves or a loved one, we will all likely be affected by behavioral health and mental disorders or illness. This drives our passion for providing evidenced-based outpatient and inpatient psychiatric treatment programs with successful outcomes.

For more information, please visit us at https://www.fairfaxhospital.com/

Position Summary

The Facility Maintenance Technician performs a variety of tasks in Kirkland and at our off site facilities, including painting, drywall, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, light HVAC, testing and inspections of physical plant equipment, preventive maintenance, transportation and various janitorial duties with minimal supervision. On-call pay differential offered.

Education

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent; two year degree from technical or trade school preferred or three years applicable experience.

Experience

Must have experience in one or more of the following: Painting and Drywall; Healthcare facilities engineering; Other commercial building maintenance; Construction journeyman tradesman or equivalent trades’ skills experience.

Licensure

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications

Currently hold Mechanic Evaluation and Certification for Healthcare (MECH) certification, or actively seeking to gain MECH certification; BOMA training certifications; and/or other trainings and certifications relevant to healthcare facilities, and commercial building maintenance.

Additional Requirements

Must be capable of using various software products, including but not limited to CMMS applications and MS Office. Must continually document tasks and activities throughout work shift. Must be available to participate in the on-call schedule which could require occasional weekend work. Must be adept at solution driven, professional communication with coworkers and supervisors. Must be receptive to feedback; always seeking opportunities to improve performance. Must participate in all tasks associated with maintaining the hospital environment of care.

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT FAIRFAX BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND UHS?

Our team at Fairfax strives to improve the status quo surrounding mental health by providing quality care and treatment through inpatient and outpatient services. At Fairfax Behavioral Health, we remove stigmas by building bridges and awareness within our community. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the members of our community dealing with behavioral health challenges. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance

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 $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.