Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center provides quality mental health care and education services for adolescents, ages 11–17 who are experiencing behavioral, emotional, educational, family and social challenges. The dedicated professionals at Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center provide quality mental health treatment for children. The program establishes healthy behaviors and prepares children to transition back home 

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing routine maintenance duties for Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center. The Maintenance Technician will ensure that the facility and property are clean, safe, secure, and functioning at optimum efficiency. This is an intermediate level role within the Plant Operation Department. The maintenance technician is also responsible for completing their assigned safety checks and adheres to all safety regulations and practices. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• General facility maintenance including basic carpentry, painting, drywall, flooring and minor plumbing.
• Skill in troubleshooting electrical systems, mechanical equipment, and HVAC components under supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and close work orders with timely documentation.
• Ability to perform inspections and preventive maintenance per regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of safety practices, including PPE use, lockout/tagout and safe ladder/hand-tool operations.
• Ability to navigate behavioral health environments while ensuring patient and staff safety.
• Clear communication with clinical staff, patients and vendors using service excellence principles.

Benefits include:

• Days, Monday through Friday with possible overtime
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Pet Insurance
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: Benefits

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2 – 3 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a behavioral health or hospital setting.
• Must have valid, current Florida Driver License.
• Must be able to demonstrate experience in all of the following areas: electrical and distribution systems, plumbing, heating and air conditioning water and sewer systems, powered equipment, automobiles and safety and fire protection.
• Must be able to walk, stand, stoop and climb for periods up to eight (8) hours.  Must be able to operate mechanical equipment used in the Plant Ops department.  Must be able to read, write and follow instructions in English.  Lift up to 50 lbs, carry 25 lbs. 
• Must agree to take a pre-employment Drug Test and pass.   
• Must be able to pass a Level 2 Background Screening. The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) requires all new hires to successfully complete and pass an extensive Level 2 background screening, which covers U.S. Federal, State and City checks (submitting fingerprints), prior to the start of employment. For more information you can visit their website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com  

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