Plant Operation Technician / Driver

Universal Health Services; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Fort Washington, MD, is seeking a Driver / Plant Operations Technician to coordinate transportation within the hospital and perform a wide range of maintenance tasks. You will drive, perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC, and preventive maintenance under supervision, with emphasis on safety and reliability.

As part of the facilities team, you will participate in on-call rotations, repair and replace faulty parts, maintain tools and equipment, and assist

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years' maintenance experience preferred.
• Must pass driving test including road test.
• Experience using hand/power tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily driving needs of the facility.
• Perform maintenance tasks such as painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC.
• Participate in on-call rotation.
• Maintain electrical equipment in good working condition.
• Complete preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Repair and replace defective parts.
• Operate facility vehicle for transport.
• Assist in emergencies and support quality improvement.

Skills

Driving

Hand/power tools

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Testing equipment

Computers basics

Job description

Responsibilities

Position Summary: The Driver / Plant Operations Technician performs a variety of tasks, including coordination of internal and external transportation, driving, carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, HVAC, test and inspections of physical facility equipment and preventive maintenance and various janitorial duties with minimal supervision. Technicians are required to repair and replace parts in equipment throughout the hospital in accordance with diagrams, sketches, and operation manuals using various hand and power tools. Troubleshoots and performs various tests on equipment in making operational assessments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required; two years' experience in a related maintenance field, technical or trade school preferred.

Additional Requirements: Must have a clean driving record, and be able to pass a driving test including a road test. Must have experience in operating a variety of hand/power tools and equipment ensuring proper safety precautions, as well as experience in the area of building maintenance. Must have a basic knowledge of computers, copiers and fax machines.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Must be able to organize the daily driving needs of the facility including scheduling of internal and external transportation needs.
• When not dispatching and driving, performs work in the maintenance department such as painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, preventive maintenance, HVAC and tests and inspections of the physical facility.
• Will be assigned as part of the departmental on-call rotation.
• Maintain all electrical equipment in good working condition as required.
• Perform preventive maintenance per schedule as required.
• Perform all tasks such as painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, preventive maintenance, HVAC and tests and inspections of the physical facility.
• Clean kitchen grease traps and dispose of infectious/contaminated waste according to policy.
• Complete preventive maintenance, inspections, and required filter changes on schedule.
• Dismantles and examines parts in an attempt to solve equipment problems, repairs or replaces defective parts and makes necessary adjustments to ensure proper functioning of equipment.
• Repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operational manuals and verbal instructions, machinery and technical equipment using hand tools, power tools and testing equipment.
• Responsible for keeping tools and materials in good condition and in their proper location.
• Report on any situations that may affect the health and well‑being of patients, staff, or visitors. Monitors the supply of parts needed to perform job duties and inform supervisor/manager when inventories are low and need to be replaced.
• Assist in any emergencies that may arise.
• Support facility wide quality/performance improvement goals
• Conducts Emergency Drills
• Supports facility wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives
• Participates in the on-call rotation with the other Technicians.
• Drives a facility vehicle as needed to transport tools, parts, supplies, equipment, or personnel in support of hospital operations
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

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. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. 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

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