Second shift maintenance tech

WVU Medicine; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Uniontown, PA is seeking a versatile Facilities Maintenance Technician. The role spans electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, boiler operation and building automation tasks to support patient care and campus operations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and HVAC certification preferred. Six months' experience in commercial facility maintenance is expected, with willingness to perform a broad range of trades and preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• HVAC/Ref Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance across electrical, plumbing, carpentry and HVAC.
• Respond to work requests promptly to ensure patient comfort.
• Inspect and maintain all facilities equipment.
• Assist other trades in projects and activities.
• Operate and maintain high pressure boilers safely.
• Inspect and repair patient beds and transport devices.
• Test boiler, softener and chiller water quality; adjust chemicals.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits and equipment.
• Design and install electrical circuits for projects.
• Inspect and maintain electrical and emergency power systems.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate ventilation and related systems.
• Perform preventive HVAC and related equipment inspections.
• Troubleshoot, repair and replace plumbing pipes and fixtures.
• Design and install related utility systems for renovations.
• Plan and install drywall, doors and trim.
• Construct and maintain wooden structures and fixtures.
• Apply wall coverings and paint; finish drywall.
• Coordinate sign production and spray equipment operation.
• Handle cross-trade projects and fabricate metal components.
• Operate lathe, drill press and welding equipment as needed.
• Procure parts and manage stock; assist budget planning.
• Perform housekeeping and snow removal; process paperwork.
• Communicate updates to management and customers.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

HVAC/Ref Certification

Trade school experience preferred

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!

Performs a variety of general, mechanical, electrical, construction and facilities maintenance tasks; may operate, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or overhaul high pressure steam vessels and HVAC equipment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

1. High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
2. Valid Driver’s License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

1. Trade school or equivalent building maintenance experience preferred
2. HVAC/Ref Certification.

EXPERIENCE

1. Six (6) months’ work experience and current knowledge in a commercial facility equipment maintenance including HVAC and electrical systems.
2. Experience and relevant knowledge in operating and maintaining high pressure boilers.
3. Experience in operating a building automation system.
4. Residential or commercial construction experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. General Maintenance

• Performs a variety of minor repairs in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC throughout the facility.
• Responds to maintenance work requests in a timely manner and performs work to assure quality patient care and comfort.
• Performs operational inspections on all facilities equipment.
• Assists other trades persons in various projects and activities.

1. Boiler Operator

• Operates and maintains high pressure boilers in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with established procedures.
• Maintains related facilities equipment.
• Performs inspections and repairs on patient beds and transport devices.
• Performs and records all boiler, softener and chiller water quality tests; adjust chemical treatment when necessary.

1. Electrical

• Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces electrical circuits, equipment and appliances.
• Designs, modifies and installs electrical circuits for various construction and renovation projects.
• Inspects, calibrates and repairs all facets of the electrical system and emergency power generation and distribution system.

1. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

• Troubleshoots, repairs and calibrates all parts of the ventilation system and similar refrigeration equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections on related facilities equipment

1. Plumbing/Pipefitting

• Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces pipes, fittings and fixtures to properly maintain the heating, water, gas and drainage systems located throughout the facility
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections on all related equipment and systems.
• Designs, modifies and installs related utility systems for renovation and construction projects

1. Carpentry

• Plans, designs, installs and finishes drywall, doors, carpet and other trim related to in-house construction and renovation projects.
• Constructs, repairs and maintains wooden structures such as furniture, equipment, partitions and trim.
• Applies all types of wall covering.

1. Painting

• Applies coats of primer, paint, varnish, lacquer and enamels to decorate and protect various surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures.
• Finishes drywall.
• Coordinates the acquisition and production of signs.
• Operates all types of spray equipment, including the electrostatic equipment.

1. Multi/Crafts Projects

• Performs all types of electrical, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and painting work in completing project assignments.
• Constructs, welds, repairs and maintains metal structures, machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder and welding equipment to make necessary repairs/alterations.

1. Shopkeeping

• Responsible for parts procurement assuring optimal pricing and standardization.
• Procures, maintains and distributes supplies and maintains effective stock of parts.
• Works with management staff in developing related budget information.

1. Additional

• Performs proper housekeeping activities in all Engineering project/repair areas.
• Assists in snow removal with shovels, plows, blowers, chemicals from all sidewalks, stairs, parking lots.
• Prepares necessary paperwork, such as time reports, inspection forms, work orders and parts order forms.
• Communicates in a timely manner, appropriate information to management and customers.
• Monitors and orders material and supplies to ensure adequate par stock and timely repairs
• Performs other duties as required by Director/Supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent walking, standing, bending, squatting, reaching, and twisting
2. Ability to lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds and push up to 50 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Exposure to dust, gas, and fumes.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to attend to more than one aspect of a situation simultaneously.
2. Efficiency in processing of verbal information, either in written or spoken form is a major requirement and prerequisite of the job.
3. Some independent thought, planning or origination of options and solutions is necessary.
4. Ability to apply principles of reasoning and problem solving to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
5. Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings, and equipment manuals.
6. Ability to maintain/update the computer competencies as required for the position.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital

Cost Center:

606 UNTWN Facilities Engineering

Address:

500 W Berkeley Street

Uniontown

Pennsylvania

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively “WVUHS”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.