Position Overview
The General Maintenance Technician at United Health Services (UHS) helps keep hospital facilities safe, reliable, and running smoothly. This hands-on role performs maintenance and repairs across building systems, equipment, and grounds, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and general maintenance work. The position responds to service requests, completes preventive maintenance activities, and supports emergency response efforts when needed. By maintaining comfortable, functional environments for patients, staff, and visitors, this role plays an important part in supporting daily operations and quality care.
Primary Department, Division, or Unit:
Facility Operations, UHS Senior Living at Ideal
Primary Work Shift:
Day
Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Compensation Range:
$15.61 - $23.45 per hour, depending on experience
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Job Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Perform routine and corrective maintenance on hospital buildings, equipment, and grounds to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant facilities that support patient care
Complete hands‑on work across multiple trades, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, masonry, and general maintenance
Respond promptly to maintenance requests and service calls to minimize disruption to clinical and operational activities
Support preventive maintenance programs by inspecting systems, identifying issues, and completing assigned work orders accurately
Operate tools, equipment, and department vehicles safely while maintaining organized work areas and documentation
Scope and Impact:
Contribute directly to hospital facility operations by maintaining environments that support patient safety, resident comfort, staff effectiveness, and a positive visitor experience
Exercise sound judgment within defined procedures to resolve routine maintenance issues and escalate non‑routine concerns appropriately
Work under general supervision with accountability for timely, high‑quality completion of assigned tasks
Participate as a required member of the snow removal and emergency response team to ensure continuous facility access and safety
Conduct regular travel as required to fulfill job responsibilities, including driving as an essential function of the role
Compliance and Professional:
Maintain a valid driver license and, when operating a personal vehicle for business purposes, current vehicle registration and automobile insurance
Adhere to all safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements, including OSHA, New York State Department of Labor, and organizational Environment of Care standards, to maintain a safe environment
Complete all required training, safety education, and competency validations within established organizational timeframes
Safeguard sensitive data by following established security policies and procedures, using systems responsibly, and promptly reporting potential security incidents, risks, or policy violations
As applicable to your role, support cybersecurity and data protection requirements throughout the supplier lifecycle by coordinating vendor risk assessments, monitoring third-party compliance, and promptly reporting identified supply chain or cybersecurity risks
Additional Expectations:
Demonstrate UHS Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation in all daily work and interactions
Execute responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulations
Perform additional responsibilities as required to meet department and organizational needs
Position Qualifications
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Driver License
Up to 1 year of direct experience performing the exact or very similar duties required by the job within the same role or function
Preferred:
Up to 1 year of healthcare experience working in the healthcare industry in any job function
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