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Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System · 19 hours ago

Facility System Technician - Full Time, Day Shift

Princeton, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$22.01/hr - $35.08/hr

6+ years exp

Penn Medicine is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to patients and conducting innovative research. The Facility System Technician is responsible for repairing, maintaining, and enhancing the physical operation of the facility, ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment for patients and visitors.

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Responsibilities

Troubleshooting – to evaluate a maintenance problem and take action or actions to correct said problem in an efficient and professional manner

Mechanical – to apply knowledge of and demonstrate advanced competency in general mechanical maintenance. Such duties include but are not limited to: Repair of beds, hand controls, and pillow speakers. Remove and/or replace small motors. Repair of medium appliances and/or machinery. Repair of building elements and/or furnishing

Electrical – to apply knowledge of and demonstrate advanced competency in general electrical maintenance. Such duties include but are not limited to: Change and/or repair switches, outlets, and plugs. Change lighting tubes, bulbs, and ballasts. Perform electrical safety checks of hospital and patient owned equipment. Replace TV’s Perform basic troubleshooting and repair of small to medium electrical equipment, i.e. contractors, motor starters, timers, etc

Emergency duties

Snow – removal of all ice and snow from areas owned and operate by The Medical Center. Fire – respond and lend assistance to assure the safety of patients, visitors and the staff in the event of fire, including the proper use of fire extinguishers. Natural Disasters – lend aid and assistance in the event of any disaster, participates in disaster plan

Plumbing – to apply knowledge of and demonstrate advanced competency in general plumbing maintenance. Such duties include but are not limited to: Rebuild and/or replace plumbing fixtures such as flushometers, faucets, filters, etc., to include stems, washers, seats, etc. Unclog drains and lines of sinks, toilets, bedpan flushers, ice machines, refrigerator units, etc., by the use of hand plunger and/or power snake equipment as needed. Solder of copper pipe, both water and feed lines, as well as black pipe layout and fabrication

Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning – to apply knowledge of and demonstrate advanced competency in general HVAC/R maintenance. Such duties include but are not limited to: Clean and/or replace filters as needed. Adjust and make repairs to individual heater/AC units. Basic diagnosis and repair of AC refrigeration units. Performs maintenance as well as PM on large HVAC/R equipment, i.e. bearings, belts, motors, and lubrication

Paint/Finish Work – to apply knowledge of and demonstrate the competency in general painting and finish work. Such duties include, but are not limited to: Prepare and paint most surfaces. Apply rubber cove base as well as prepare surfaces to accept. Replace damaged or missing ceiling tiles and/or lay track. Replace damaged or missing floor tiles and/or install flooring from start

Lock and Hardware Work – to apply knowledge of and demonstrate competency in general key, lock, and hardware

Repair and/or replace lock mechanisms in doors, casework, file cabinets. Repair and/or replace all types of door hardware and adjust to proper operation. Cut and code keys

Demolition and Construction – to apply knowledge of and demonstrate basic competency in general demolition and construction work

Remove piping, electrical wiring, and/or building material to facilitate repairs, removal or replacement of same. Reapply insulating or building materials properly after said repairs, removal or replacement is accomplished, i.e. pipe insulation, ceiling tile, dry wall, etc. Cutting/welding as well as simple fabrication and repair using oxygen/acetylene, electric arc or heliarc equipment

Carpentry

Installation of floor and wall tiles. Grouting/sealing of floor and wall tiles

Maintains standards of confidentiality

Consults with and keeps Manager informed of activities, needs and problems

Assures that all safety tests and preventative maintenance performed is properly documented and other documentation as required

Maintain established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, environmental and infection control, and comply with codes and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies

Maintains professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, workshops, etc

Care for and maintains supplies, equipment and work areas, remove trash and debris from job area

Requisition supply and equipment needs

Assists other employees in the performance of trade or other assignments

Supports customer service and performance improvement goals of the department

Collaborates with other caregivers/staff, within and outside the Department, to develop means of enhancing patient care and service

Participates in unit compliance as related to established standards

Qualification

General maintenance experienceElectrical maintenancePlumbing maintenanceHVAC/R maintenanceMechanical maintenanceCarpentryDemolitionConstructionLockHardware workPaintingFinish work

Required

MUST have previous apprenticeship/ maintenance/ trade skills experience - janitorial experience only will NOT be considered for this position

Driver's License (Required)

Maintains a valid Driver's License, CDL license a plus

H.S. Diploma/GED

And/or four (4) year apprenticeship

And 6+ years General maintenance experience or equivalent

Experience in related specialty, i.e. electrical, plumbing, HVAC/R etc

Benefits

Prepaid tuition assistance programs

Company

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System

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Penn Medicine is a world leader in academic medicine, setting the standard for cutting-edge research, compassionate patient care, and the education of future health care professionals.

Founded in 1765

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees