Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Maintenance Technician

Building & Property MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAtlanta, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Strong technical knowledge across multiple trades, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
Familiarity with maintenance management software.
A high school diploma or GED.
Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations, including verbal or physical confrontation.
Ability to work and concentrate amid noise, conversation, foot traffic, frequent interruptions, and task switching, and to handle differences of opinion without becoming frustrated.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and grasp, and to perceive object attributes such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touch.
Ability to communicate detailed or important spoken instructions accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly.
Hearing sufficient to perceive sound, with no less than 40 dB hearing loss at 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz with or without correction, and ability to discriminate sounds.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with the wrists, hands, and fingers.
Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Visual acuity, with or without correction, sufficient to complete administrative and clerical tasks and visually observe patients on the unit and in therapeutic activities.
Ability to work predominantly indoors, with possible exposure to temperature changes but generally not adverse environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

Supervise and guide maintenance staff, delegate tasks, and ensure quality control.
Manage daily work orders, meet deadlines, and set priorities.
Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
Diagnose issues and perform or oversee repairs on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
Ensure work complies with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
Monitor and order supplies, tools, and replacement parts.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.
Interact professionally with staff or clients to resolve maintenance concerns.
Mentor junior technicians and promote best practices.

Desired Qualifications

HVAC, EPA, or CFC certifications may be required depending on the role.

Responsibilities

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR MAINTENANCE

Laurel Heights Hospital is a 112-bed facility located in Atlanta Ga. We are dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self-responsibility and personal growth. We provide psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents that present with a broad range of psychiatric, behavioral disorders and autism. A clinically skilled multidisciplinary team works to partner with the youth and family to accomplish their goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment.

Much more online at http://www.laurelheightshospital.com

Our MAINTENANCE responsibilities are:

· Team Leadership: Supervise and guide maintenance staff, delegate tasks, and ensure quality control. Mange daily work orders. Able to meet deadlines and set priorities.

· Preventive Maintenance: Develop and implement schedules to minimize downtime.

· Repairs & Troubleshooting: Diagnose issues and perform or oversee repairs on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.

· Safety Compliance: Ensure all work adheres to federal, state, and local safety regulations.

· Inventory Management: Monitor and order supplies, tools, and replacement parts.

· Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.

· Customer Service: Interact with staff or clients to resolve maintenance concerns professionally.

· Training: Mentor junior technicians and promote best practices.

Skills & Qualifications

· Strong technical knowledge across multiple trades (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical)

· Leadership and communication skills

· Work with minimal supervision

· Ability to read blueprints and schematics

· Familiarity with maintenance management software

· Certifications (e.g., HVAC, EPA, CFC) may be required depending on the role

· Education: High School Diploma or GED

Qualifications

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner; must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation and foot traffic; ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another; must be flexible and not easily frustrated in dealing with differences of opinions.

Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and be able to perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, and/or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips. Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken word during activities in which they must convey detail or important spoken instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly. Hearing to perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 LB loss @ Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction; ability to perceive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound. Perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands and fingers.

Individual must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and to be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction that will enable people in the role to complete administrative and clerical tasks and visually observe patients on the unit and in therapeutic activities. While worker may possibly be subjected to temperature changes, the worker is generally not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded: 1978

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