Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities Maintenance Technician - Full Time Located in South Central Virginia, The Hughes Center is a highly-structured psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth ages 10 to 22 with neurodevelopmental disorders. The Hughes Center also provides private, community-based educational services. We provide both individualized and holistic care for adolescents and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a nurturing, family-friendly environment. We utilize a multidisciplinary team approach to provide comprehensive evaluations and evidence-based treatment (and educational) interventions with the intent to increase each youth's level of functional independence. Our team also works diligently to address or manage medical conditions and challenging behaviors that are often associated with individuals who are diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders. We challenge our residents to adapt to and apply learned skills within new environments and situations, and to maintain functional use of these skills when they return to their homes or other community-based settings. We are currently looking for an attentive, knowledgeable, flexible, dependable, and self-motivated individual to fulfill the role of Maintenance Technician. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package and generous paid time off.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Maintenance Technician performs a variety of duties of skilled/semi-skilled nature which support the facility's preventive and restorative maintenance management programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Maintenance of building equipment and heating and air conditioning equipment based on preventative maintenance scheduling Maintenance of electrical, food service equipment and furniture Repair and troubleshooting of components for heating, ventilating and air conditioning Inspection, repair, and troubleshooting of fire equipment Inspect plumbing equipment; valves, stems, faucets and pump motors Investigation of environmental problems involving resident or staff safety Investigate malfunctioning equipment related directly or indirectly to resident and staff safety. Log completed preventive maintenance tasks Initiate appropriate computer-controlled adjustments to correct discrepancies in environmental and lighting systems Maintain, operate and program computer-based building automation systems which regulate lighting, heating and cooling of the facility. Monitor and operate fire alarm systems Respond to routine maintenance calls as well as complex repairs of facility equipment and systems as required Perform other assigned duties as necessary, including work after hours and 24/7 callback rotation

JOB SKILLS

Use of applicable instruments, tools and equipment in operating, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing the facility, utility systems and BAS Recognize occupational hazards and take appropriate steps to correct Ability to operate major mechanical and electrical equipment for the production of the distribution of utilities Follow written and oral instructions Analyze and describe specific maintenance problems and recommend or perform viable solutions within the parameters of code and regulatory requirements Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, diagrams and drawings Familiarity with the use and operation of maintenance related tools and equipment Familiarity with computer applications as they pertain to various facility equipment Good customer service skills Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 21 years of age Must complete and pass a pre-hire drug screen & pre-hire background checks Must be able to meet all training requirements Valid driver's license in the person's state of residence Ability to lift 25 pounds in normal working conditions, the ability to lift 50 pounds as the job requires. Ability to bend, stoop, climb a ladder, kneel and lift. Ability to be on your feet and walk significant distances the majority of your shift. Must reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school education or equivalent Must be able to read and write Four years of maintenance experience or formal training Two years of maintenance experience in a healthcare setting preferred The Hughes Center is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required of all new employees. About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (

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UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Qualifications:

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 21 years of age Must complete and pass a pre-hire drug screen & pre-hire background checks Must be able to meet all training requirements Valid driver s license in the person s state of residence Ability to lift 25 pounds in normal working conditions, the ability to lift 50 pounds as the job requires. Ability to bend, stoop, climb a ladder, kneel and lift. Ability to be on your feet and walk significant distances the majority of your shift. Must reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school education or equivalent Must be able to read and write Four years of maintenance experience or formal training Two years of maintenance experience in a healthcare setting preferred The Hughes Center is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required of all new employees. About Universal Health Services One of the nation s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (

NYSE:

UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.