Lead Maintenance Technician
UHS
Summary
Rockford Center is searching for an experienced Maintenance Technician for full time day shift position with rotating weekends and holidays. Rockford Center is a 138-bed mental health facility located in Newark, DE, providing easy access to a full complement of inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children and adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Job description
Position Summary
The Lead Maintenance Technician performs advanced maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance activities to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of hospital facilities, equipment, and building systems within an acute behavioral health hospital.
Responsibilities
- Performs advanced maintenance, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance activities on hospital facilities, building systems, equipment, and grounds.
- Conducts routine inspections of facilities, equipment, and life safety systems and identifies corrective actions to maintain compliance and operational readiness.
- Completes preventive maintenance work orders and corrective maintenance tasks in accordance with departmental schedules, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards.
- Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, testing, and preventive maintenance using established documentation and computerized maintenance management systems.
- Assists with facility projects, renovations, equipment installations, and departmental initiatives as assigned.
- Serves as a technical resource within the department by providing guidance, instruction, and hands-on training to newly hired maintenance employees regarding maintenance procedures, equipment operation, and safety practices.
- Responds to routine, urgent, and emergency maintenance requests to minimize disruptions to patient care and hospital operations.
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma/GED.
- Previous maintenance experience in a hospital setting preferred and industry certifications.
- Experience: Five (5) years of related experience, with knowledge of facility maintenance, HVAC and plumbing.
- Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and demonstrate a safe driving history.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Five (5) years of related experience in facility maintenance
- Knowledge of HVAC
- Knowledge of plumbing
- Valid driver's license
- Safe driving history
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities
- Pet Insurance
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.