Maintenance Worker Semi / Plant Engineering / PRN
UHS
Summary
Under general supervision, the Maint Worker - Semi position serves as a skilled technician performing mostly technical functions for the Plant Engineering Department including inspecting, servicing, and repairing electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment. This Tech I position supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.
Job description
Position Summary
Under general supervision, the Maint Worker - Semi position serves as a skilled technician performing mostly technical functions for the Plant Engineering Department including inspecting, servicing, and repairing electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment. This Tech I position supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Responds to requests by pager, radio, telephone or other methods of communication.
- Performs emergency repairs using proper trouble-shooting techniques.
- Conducts periodic inspections/tests based on pre-determined priorities and conditions.
- Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment as specified.
- Maintains logs of inspections, tests, servicing, and repairs as required.
- Completes work orders as required.
- Participates in and supports a process to improve performance of services.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Valid Texas Drivers License
- Basic general maintenance skills training and/or minimum two years related experience, including, at least one of the following: plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, HVAC, steam plant, metal work, and welding.
Physical and Sensory Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and converse in English.
- Ability to understand maintenance problems.
- Ability to perform lifting (minimum of 50 pounds), bending, grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing and pulling, work with hands above head, work above ground on scaffolds, ladders, etc., standing and/or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Ability to tolerate high noise levels for prolonged periods.
- Ability to tolerate extreme temperatures and humidity for prolonged periods.
- Ability to understand and practice safety requirements in work involving exposure to hazardous chemicals, biological materials, dangerous equipment.
- Ability to respond to pager, radio, telephone, and other auditory stimulation.
- Ability to discriminate color.
- Ability to perform basic math functions and measurements.
Machines, Tools, Equipment, and Work Aids Used
- Telephone and Voice Mail
- Service Specific Software packages
- Personal computer/printer/E-mail/Fax
- Pager/paging system
- Copier/Blueprint machine
- Two-way radio system
- Calculator
- Work Order system software/hardware
- Technical Manuals
Requirements
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Valid Texas Drivers License
- Basic general maintenance skills training and/or minimum two years related experience, including at least one of the following: plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, HVAC, steam plant, metal work, and welding
- Ability to read, write, and converse in English
- Ability to understand maintenance problems
- Ability to perform lifting (minimum of 50 pounds), bending, grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing and pulling, work with hands above head, work above ground on scaffolds, ladders, etc., standing and/or sitting for prolonged periods
- Ability to tolerate high noise levels for prolonged periods
- Ability to tolerate extreme temperatures and humidity for prolonged periods
- Ability to understand and practice safety requirements in work involving exposure to hazardous chemicals, biological materials, dangerous equipment
- Ability to respond to pager, radio, telephone, and other auditory stimulation
- Ability to discriminate color
- Ability to perform basic math functions and measurements
Benefits
- Retention Bonus Program
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Career development opportunities
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.