Maintenance Technician

St. Luke's University Health Network; Town of Bethlehem (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a Maintenance Technician to inspect, test, maintain, install, repair, and modify systems, equipment and structures within the hospital.

The role requires hands-on trades experience and a focus on patient care and safety. The ideal candidate has at least three years in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry or electronics, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid state license.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Three years of experience in one or more trades found in an Engineering Department.
• Valid state issued motor vehicle license.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, tests, maintains, installs, repairs, and modifies systems, equipment and structure within the hospital.
• Performs preventive maintenance and coordinates with supervisors to adjust routines.
• Communicates with staff and management to ensure optimal patient care and work environment.
• Works in compliance with applicable local, state, and national codes; uses hand and power tools and test equipment.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical work

HVAC

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

Job description

St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.

The Maintenance Technician inspects, tests, maintains, installs, repairs, and modifies systems, equipment and structure within the hospital.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects, tests, maintains, installs, repairs, and modifies systems, equipment and structure within the hospital. If additional craftsmen are required, the mechanic monitors, and coordinates the work to completion
• Performs preventive maintenance as assigned on systems, equipment, and structure within the hospital. Works with the supervisor in establishing new preventive maintenance routines and modifying ones in that zone
• Communicates and works directly with supervisory and management personnel, nurses, patients and other staff on a daily basis to ensure that optimum patient care and business environment is provided. Maintains good public relations by responding professionally to their needs and keeping staff informed regarding the status of requested work
• Performs work in accordance with local, state, and national code compliance in his/her zone and reports violations directly to the supervisory and management personnel in Engineering. Uses hand, power, and technical related tools and test equipment

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Requires standing for up to eight (8) hours per day and walking for up to four (4) hours per day, sitting for extended periods of up to two hours, lifting loads of up to 60 lbs., pushing loads of up to 300 lbs., bending, crouching, reaching, twisting, climbing (stairs and ladder), and manual dexterity to make equipment repairs. Seeing as it relates to normal vision, and hearing as it relates to normal hearing.

EDUCATION:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent certificate (G.E.D.).

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Three years of experience in one or more trades found in the Engineering Department preferred. Technical school certification may be substituted for up to 18 months experience. They include electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry or electronics. Valid state issued motor vehicle license.

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.