Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

Fairfax Behavioral Health (a UHS facility):

Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in 1930, is a private, free-standing mental health hospital that specializes in psychiatric and detox treatment. We strive to meet and respond to the needs of our community by offering a continuum of care and evidenced-based programs at multiple locations within our region. We have behavioral health facilities and services located in Kirkland, Everett and Monroe, Washington.

Mental and behavioral health challenges are a growing concern within our communities. Whether it is ourselves or a loved one, we will all likely be affected by behavioral health and mental disorders or illness. This drives our passion for providing evidenced-based outpatient and inpatient psychiatric treatment programs with successful outcomes.

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The Facility Maintenance Technician performs a variety of tasks in Kirkland and at our off site facilities, including painting, drywall, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, light HVAC, testing and inspections of physical plant equipment, preventive maintenance, transportation and various janitorial duties with minimal supervision.

High school graduate or equivalent; two year degree from technical or trade school preferred or three years applicable experience.

Must have experience in one or more of the following:
Painting and Drywall;
Healthcare facilities engineering;
Other commercial building maintenance;
Construction journeyman tradesman or equivalent trades’ skills experience.

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Currently hold Mechanic Evaluation and Certification for Healthcare (MECH) certification, or actively seeking to gain MECH certification; BOMA training certifications; and/or other trainings and certifications relevant to healthcare facilities, and commercial building maintenance.

Must be capable of using various software products, including but not limited to CMMS applications and MS Office. Must continually document tasks and activities throughout work shift. Must be available to participate in the on-call schedule which could require occasional weekend work. Must be adept at solution driven, professional communication with coworkers and supervisors. Must be receptive to feedback; always seeking opportunities to improve performance.

Must participate in all tasks associated with maintaining the hospital environment of care.

Our team at Fairfax strives to improve the status quo surrounding mental health by providing quality care and treatment through inpatient and outpatient services. At Fairfax Behavioral Health, we remove stigmas by building bridges and awareness within our community. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the members of our community dealing with behavioral health challenges.

Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

• 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
• Free Basic Life Insurance

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in…