Facility Maintenance Technician II

Job Code: EN6292

Evening Shift

$5k Sign On Bonus Available!!

 

 

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

 

JOB TYPE

Classification: Nonexempt

Supervises Positions: No

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Master Maintenance Technician provides a variety of building trade functions to maintain the appearance and integrity of the buildings and grounds of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper and other affiliated facilities. The position requires the ability to effectively interact with all facility stakeholders. The Master Maintenance Technician must be able to work independently with a minimum of supervision. He/She must also be a good time manager and able to prioritize the many competing tasks to meet the goals of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper. The specific job functions include, but are not limited to:

Maintains, repairs, and constructs physical items as noted on authorized maintenance requests.  Performs professional repairs in multiple fields with emphasis on repair of building surfaces (painting, sheetrock, plaster, acoustical tile, and flooring). Manages appropriate stock of building materials for the maintenance/repair needs of the finishes in the facilities. Assists other Facilities Management staff as requested by Director, Facilities Management. Performs other job-related duties as directed by Director, Facilities Management. Follows, supports, and assists in enforcement of safety and infection control policies of the Facilities Management Department and all other hospital and department policies and procedures. Provides fire and security services, as required, during day shift. Performs emergency after-hours (scheduled on-call) maintenance.

Customer Service: Collaborates with service personnel, inspectors, and vendors in facility maintenance.  

Assists outside service personnel, inspectors, and vendors.  Relays information to all team members as needed.  Collaborates with supervisor/manager and ESIC to identify building/equipment/grounds issues.  

Safety: Ensures company assets are in a safe working condition. 

Wears appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), essential to the job.  Responds and assists in Code Red/evacuation activities/alarms. 

Compliance: Maintains knowledge and compliance with regulatory agencies.  

Supports organizational and departmental policies and procedures as required for compliance.   Provides support during facility compliance audits. 

Inter-departmental Collaboration: Interacts with individuals from different departments and levels of authority.  

Provides leadership, support, guidance, and experience to other technicians for facility maintenance.  Assists with events and programs outside of typical engineering responsibilities.  Participates in department meetings as well as other special meetings to provide information on facility issues/condition. 

Engineering and Maintenance Expertise: Maintains the service life of company assets such as physical structures, HVAC, mechanical, utilities, and grounds.  

Understands the operation and repair of all types of mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment.  Understands universal hazardous materials waste as it relates to maintenance activities.  Reads and understands building system drawings.   Uses a variety of hand and power tools in facility maintenance. 

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Technical training in specific building trades preferred.

Experience: 4 years of experience performing plant operations and general maintenance in a healthcare facility or similar work environment preferred. General building trades experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: Current valid driver’s license in good standing with evidence of insurance required in order to qualify for, and maintain, position.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Ability to successfully apply customer satisfaction standards. Knowledgeable in the use of a variety of hand and power tools used in facility maintenance. Ability to interact with individuals of all cultures and levels of authority. General abilities in all building and construction trades to specifically include drywall finishing, painting, flooring installation and carpentry with experience in performing skilled work in two additional trades (masonry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC). Must be able to interpret plans, drawings, and other construction documentation. Must have physical stamina to perform a variety of bending, standing, heavy lifting, and climbing tasks.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Basic knowledge of principles in design, operation, and repair of all types of mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment. Basic knowledge of building codes, electrical codes, fire codes, and The Joint Commission standards for the Environment of Care. Basic knowledge in reading and understanding blueprints and electrical schematics.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 15A, Maintenance

Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand

The job requires standing and walking constantly and frequently bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

 

OTHER

May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes On call responsibilities as directed: Yes Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes