Facility System Technician ( Full-time, Days)

Facility System Technician (Full-time, Days)

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Location: Plainsboro, NJ

Hours: FT - Days Tue-Sat 7a-3:30pm

Summary: Acting under the general direction of an Engineering Manager, the Facility System Technician performs a wide variety of duties, the purpose of which is to repair, maintain and/or enhance the physical operation of the facility and its components.

• 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 operated 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.

• Driver's License (Required)
• Maintains a valid Driver's License, CDL license a plus

• H.S. Diploma/GED
• Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience: 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.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Salary Range: $22.01 - $35.08/Hourly As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education. Click here for information on UPHS's Benefits. Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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