Maintenance Technician II - Night Shift

University of Vermont Health Network; New Jersey; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Shift differential eligibility

Technical training opportunities

Job summary

University of Vermont Health Network is seeking a Maintenance Technician II in the Central Utility Plant at the Main Campus. The role supports safe, reliable hospital operation with a night shift schedule and on-site parking.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting across building systems, and collaboration with electricians, HVAC, and other technicians to keep facilities compliant and functional for patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in one or more skilled trades, including carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, or general building maintenance.
• Two years of experience in commercial, institutional, industrial, healthcare, or facilities maintenance.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot a variety of building systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize competing demands, and respond effectively during emergency situations.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on the hospital’s buildings, equipment, and facility infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a wide variety of building systems, utilizing your primary trade while developing additional skills across multiple disciplines.
• Perform repairs to doors, hardware, ceilings, walls, flooring, fixtures, and other building components.
• Assist with plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and general maintenance activities as operational needs require and within the scope of your qualifications.
• Support the operation of the Central Utility Plant by monitoring building systems, responding to alarms, and assisting with facility operations as needed.
• Utilize the Building Automation System (BAS) to monitor equipment performance and respond to system alerts.
• Respond to facility service requests and maintenance emergencies while minimizing disruption to patient care.
• Collaborate with fellow Facilities professionals on maintenance projects, renovations, and campus improvement initiatives.
• Document maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Help maintain a safe, reliable, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Skilled trades

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Emergency response

Independent worker

Building automation systems

Tools

Building Automation Systems

Job description

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus

Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Facilities Mgmt Plant Eng

Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours:

Shift: Night-8Hr

Primary Shift: 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Weekend Needs: Every

Salary Range: Min $24.94 Mid $31.18 Max $37.41

This is a Night shift position in the Central Utility Plant at the Main Campus on-site parking.

$6.00/hr Differential for Nights

$9.50/hr Differential for Weekend Nights

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Every patient room, clinic, hallway, laboratory, and support space depends on a safe, functional, and well-maintained environment. As a Maintenance Technician II with Facilities Management, you’ll help ensure one of the region’s most critical healthcare facilities remains ready to support exceptional patient care every day.

You’ll join a team of skilled Facilities professionals who bring expertise from a variety of trades while working together to maintain the hospital’s buildings, infrastructure, and essential support systems. This is more than a traditional maintenance position. Every day presents new challenges and opportunities to apply your skills while working alongside experienced electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, plant operators, and other maintenance professionals to keep the hospital operating safely and efficiently.

Whether your experience comes from commercial facilities, healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, hospitality, property management, or another maintenance-focused environment, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise while expanding your skills across a diverse healthcare campus. If you enjoy solving problems, working with your hands, collaborating with a skilled team, and taking pride in quality workmanship, we’d like to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on the hospital’s buildings, equipment, and facility infrastructure.




• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a wide variety of building systems, utilizing your primary trade while developing additional skills across multiple disciplines.




• Perform repairs to doors, hardware, ceilings, walls, flooring, fixtures, and other building components.




• Assist with plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and general maintenance activities as operational needs require and within the scope of your qualifications.




• Support the operation of the Central Utility Plant by monitoring building systems, responding to alarms, and assisting with facility operations as needed.




• Utilize the Building Automation System (BAS) to monitor equipment performance and respond to system alerts.




• Respond to facility service requests and maintenance emergencies while minimizing disruption to patient care.




• Collaborate with fellow Facilities professionals on maintenance projects, renovations, and campus improvement initiatives.




• Document maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.




• Help maintain a safe, reliable, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Experience in one or more skilled trades, including carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, or general building maintenance.




• Two years of experience in commercial, institutional, industrial, healthcare, or facilities maintenance.




• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot a variety of building systems.




• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize competing demands, and respond effectively during emergency situations.




• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Preferred:

• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS).




• Experience working in healthcare or other mission-critical facilities.




• Interest in expanding technical knowledge across multiple building trades.




• Mechanical certification or skilled trade licensure.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• Full-time evening shift.




• On-site employee parking.




• Shift differential eligibility




• Opportunities for technical training, cross-training, and professional development.




• Meaningful work supporting the safe operation of a mission-critical healthcare facility.

Every day, thousands of patients, visitors, and caregivers rely on an environment that is safe, functional, and ready for care. As a maintenance Technician II, you’ll be part of the team that keeps it that way.