Plant Operation Technician / Driver
UHS
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.
Job description
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.
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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Two years' experience in a related maintenance field
- Technical or trade school preferred
- Must have a clean driving record
- Must 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
- Must have experience in the area of building maintenance
- Must have a basic knowledge of computers, copiers and fax machines
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.