MAINTENANCE TECH-Plant Op's

Austin Oaks Hospital (a UHS facility):

Austin Oaks Hospital is an 80-bed facility that offers a broad spectrum of psychiatric services for adults. Located on a beautiful 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:

Plant Operations-Maintenance Mechanic is a key memeber for Austin Oaks Hospital. The maintenance mechanic will ensure the safe and efficient operation of hospital buildings, equipment, and hospital grounds through provision of skilled maintenance, repair, and construction duties.

Job Duties:

• Contributes to maintaining a safe environment by reporting any unsafe conditions to the appropriate person. ·
• Initiates corrective action. ·
• Participates in hospital and departmental safety programs/training according to facility.
• Utilizes maintenance / construction skills to make repairs and additions.
  • a. painting, drywall and tile installation
  • b. carpentry
  • c. general repairs and construction
  • d. clean-up tasks as directed.

Benefit Highlights:

· Challenging and rewarding work environment

· Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

· Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

· 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

· Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

About Universal Health Services

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 Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points,

an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications :

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.

Knowledge and skill to perform general plumbing tasks.

HVAC and electrical preferred.

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 six years experience working as a fully qualified maintenance mechanic.

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.

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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