Maintenance Technician
UHS
Summary
SummitRidge Hospital is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to join our Plant Operations team. This position works PRN (as-needed) with no set or guaranteed schedule/hours. Responsible for painting, finishing, and maintaining surfaces of walls, ceilings, and other parts of hospital, facilities and grounds. Assist with general maintenance tasks as needed. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and takes pride in maintaining a clean, functional, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare surfaces for painting (e.g., washing, sanding, scraping, patching, priming).
- Apply paint, varnish, stains, and other finishes to hospital walls, doors, ceilings, furniture, and other surfaces using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.
- Select appropriate materials and colors according to job specifications.
- Maintain clean and safe work areas during and after projects.
- Properly store and handle paints, solvents, and tools according to safety regulations.
- Perform minor repair work including patching drywall, replacing ceiling tiles, adjusting doors, and assisting with light plumbing or electrical tasks.
- Respond to work orders and maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
- Assist in setup and teardown for facility events or room relocations.
- Work collaboratively with other maintenance staff and hospital departments.
- Responds in a timely manner to alarms and codes in accordance with safety and security policies and procedures.
- Carries out routine plumbing and electrical maintenance and repairs as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Must have experience in operating a variety of hand/power tools and equipment ensuring proper safety precautions
- Must have valid driver's license
- Two (2) years of related technical/trade school preferred
- Recent work history in a similar setting is strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of Life Safety Code and OSHA preferred
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.