Facility Maintenance Tech I

 

Facility Maintenance Technician I

Job Code: EN6291

 7am-3:30pm during the training period. 8am-4:30pm afterwards. 

 

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 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 Maintenance Technician must be able to perform assigned work independently. He/She must also be a good time manager and able to perform the 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.
• Assist facility staff in multiple fields with emphasis on repair of building surfaces (painting, sheetrock, plaster, acoustical tile, and flooring).
• Performs trash removal and surplus equipment removal.
• 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.

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 var