Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the Nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control.

Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion. UHS has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America's top 500 public companies as well as Fortune list of 500 World's Most Admired Companies, in 2017 and 2018!

Austin Oaks Hospital is an 80-bed facility that offers a broad spectrum of psychiatric services for adults and children ages 4 to 17. Located on a beautiful 13-acre, oak-lined campus, we provide a home-like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills, and personal growth. Our psychiatric treatment and substance abuse services are available through both inpatient and outpatient programs to fit your needs.

Get a confidential assessment from our trained staff today to determine which services best suit your recovery goals. Austin Oaks Hospital is located in South Austin 10 minutes from downtown. Please visit our website for more information:

Austin Oaks Hospital is seeking qualified, energetic candidates for our current job openings. Join us and be a part of our organization servicing our communities mental health needs. If you are a dedicated, hardworking individual who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients we encourage you to apply. Austin Oaks Hospital puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Austin Oaks is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.

At Austin Oaks Hospital you are never alone, as you are part of a huge network of peer professionals and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.

AUSTIN OAKS HOSPITAL is currently seeking a Maintenance Mechanic
. The maintenance mechanic is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the hospital buildings, equipment, and hospital grounds through provision of skilled maintenance, repair, and construction duties.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
• Knowledge and skill to perform general construction tasks / projects.

Education/Training

• High school graduation or equivalency

Licensure/Certification

• Current Texas Driver's License with a good driving record as verified by the Texas Department of Public Safety required.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience working as a fully qualified maintenance technician.

Physical/General

• Able to sustain activity, walking or sitting for up to six hours.
• Able to kneel, stoop, bend, and pull various weights (up to 100 pounds) or items depending on training site or therapy assigned.
• Able to frequently lift, carry, and lower up to 20 pounds. Able to use hands to grasp, type, write (fine motor skills).
• Able to traverse hospital grounds.
• Able to function indoors and outdoors during weather changes that include but are not limited to cold, rain, extreme humidity, and heat.
• Sufficient vision so as to effectively communicate verbally and in writing and to perform essential job functions.
• Able to write legibly so as to convey information.
• Able to read instructions and complete reports.
• Able to hear so as to effectively protect self and others from dangerous situations and to effectively communicate with staff.
• Regular and expected attendance.
• Able to drive self and other staff on and off campus.
• Able to adjust personal schedule to accommodate the needs of the facility.
• Complies with the requirements of the on-call rotation procedure.
• Emotional stability sufficient to deal with changing priorities and stressful situations, and multiple interruptions.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex…