Maintenance Technician

Harboroaks; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwood Psychiatric Hospital, located in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician responsible for general maintenance, repairs, and safety procedures across the facility. Duties include operating tools, following preventive maintenance schedules, and backing up the call person in emergencies.

The role requires a high school diploma and prior maintenance experience, with certifications like CPR/First Aid preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in maintenance or facility operations.
• Knowledge of standard practices, procedures and tools in building trades.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs to facility and equipment.
• Back-up for emergency call person; respond promptly.
• Operate hand and power tools safely.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedules and complete reports.
• Inspect emergency power equipment, test generator weekly, maintain fire alarm and extinguishers.
• Inspect plumbing system and repair fixtures; refinishing furniture as needed.
• Perform other assigned maintenance tasks.

Skills

General maintenance

Safety awareness

Tool handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Plumbing tools

Job description

Overview

Southwood Psychiatric Hospital offers comprehensive mental health treatment programs for children and adolescentsages 3-21 whose liveshave been disrupted by mental illness. Our facility in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, provides many levels of care to help children and adolescents starthealing from the mental health challenge they are facing. We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician who will be responsible for general varied maintenance repairs.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Perform routine and specific maintenance services which may include grounds work.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment which may involve plumbing, carpentry, painting and mechanical equipment repair or similar.
• Act as back-up for call person in case of emergency, respond timely and appropriately.
• Handle all equipment in a safe manner to prevent accidents and demonstrate good working knowledge of tools and their safe use.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedule / instruction and complete reports, as requested.
• Inspect and maintain emergency power equipment, test/start generator once a week and maintain equipment; inspect and maintain fire alarm system to include testing system, fire doors, audible alarms, visible alarms(lights) and smoke detectors and record data on appropriate forms as required by state or facility; check condition and readiness of extinguishers monthly; inspect and maintain lighting system throughout facility.
• Inspect and maintain plumbing system, replace or repair faucets, toilet stools, urinals, traps, drains, basins and bathtubs, as needed; repair or refinishe furniture in rooms, offices and dining room as needed.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in maintenance or facility operations required.
• Knowledge of standard practices, procedures and tools in the general building/maintenance trades preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid state driver's license .
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

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