Responsibilities

One of the Nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies. Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

AUSTIN OAKS HOSPITAL is currently hiring a Maintenance Mechanic-PRN. The maintenance mechanic is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the hospital buildings, equipment, and hospital grounds through provison of skilled maintenance, repair, and construction.

AUSTIN OAKS HOSPITAL provides acute inpatient psychiatric services for Adults, Adolescents, and Children. Austin Oaks Hospital is located in South Austin and offers competitive wages, paid time off, extended leave, 401k, cafeteria and on-site parking.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities:

Able to work independently with minimal supervisionProficient 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 three 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.