Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Opportunity

The Maintenance Technician maintains buildings and grounds to insure safe comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors. Assists in renovations including painting, as necessary. Follows and abides by company policies, procedures, and Corporate Compliance Program, as applicable to role and responsibilities.

The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110-bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The Ridge offers Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Individual Counseling, as well as Medication Management for all ages. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 39 years.

What We Offer You:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Referral Bonus Program
• Close to Hamburg & I-75
• Free parking on premises
• Free meal with each shift

Attributes of a successful employee:

• An understanding of mental illness and its effects on an individual
• Ability to interact with individuals of all cognitive levels and various histories of trauma
• Being able to maintain healthy boundaries we are here to help, not to befriend
• Patience and understanding
• Ability to verbally de-escalate agitated patients
• Supportive of teamwork it takes a village
• A strong understanding of the importance of following rules and policies

Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience: One year of professional painting and building maintenance preferred.
• Other Skills: Knowledge of acceptable methods and practices in maintaining and repair of building. Skills in the proper use of various kinds of tools and equipment. Knowledge of supervisory and safe work practices.

We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team as we set out to be the provider of choice for psychiatric care!

EEO Statement: 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 (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Universal Health Services