Maintenance Technician

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Free Basic Life Insurance

Job summary

Fairfax Behavioral Health is seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician to perform painting, drywall, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, lightHVAC, and inspections across Kirkland and off-site facilities. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus technical training or years of maintenance experience.

A valid driver’s license is required. On-call work is expected with a differential pay, and candidates should be capable of using CMMS and MS Office to document activities.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; two year degree from technical or trade school preferred or three years applicable experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• MECH certification and related healthcare facilities certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of facilities maintenance tasks including painting, drywall, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, light HVAC, and inspections of physical plant equipment with minimal supervision.
• Participate in on-call schedule; on-call pay differential offered.
• Document tasks and activities throughout each shift using CMMS and MS Office.
• Support hospital environment of care and coordinate with coworkers and supervisors.

Education

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

Job description

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.

Qualifications

Education

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.