Night Shift Facilities Technician – Healthcare Campus

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

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.