Facility Maintenance Tech III

Facility Maintenance Technician III

Job Code: EN6293

Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 7 am‑3:30 pm with on‑call

Location: Springfield, VA

Salary: $95,200.00‑$

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

The Master Mechanic provides skilled mechanic functions to maintain the integrity and operability of the buildings and grounds of UVA Medical Central and other affiliated facilities. The position requires the ability to effectively interact with all facility stakeholders. The Master Mechanic must be able to work independently with a minimum of supervision. He/She must also be a good time manager and able to prioritize the many competing tasks to meet the goals of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

The specific job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Independently troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains all non‑clinical mechanical systems and equipment within the hospital plant.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on specified equipment including heating, cooling, ventilation, refrigeration, and plumbing equipment. Maintenance is performed as required and in accordance with the Preventative Maintenance Program.
• With assistance from the Facilities Administrative Coordinator, maintain preventive maintenance documentation.
• Maintain fire extinguisher testing and inspection records as required and as assigned.
• Provides assistance to the electrician and other Facilities Management staff as required and requested.
• Performs other job‑related duties as directed by Director, Facilities Management.
• Follows, supports, and assists in enforcement of safety and infection control policies of the Facilities Management Department and all other hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Provides fire and security services, as required, during day shift.
• Performs emergency after‑hours (scheduled on‑call) maintenance.

• Assists outside service personnel, inspectors, and vendors.
• Relays information to all team members as needed.
• Collaborates with supervisor/manager and ESIC to identify building/equipment/grounds issues.

• Wears appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), essential to the job.
• Responds and assists in Code Red/evacuation activities/alarms.

• Supports organizational and departmental policies and procedures as required for compliance.
• Provides support during facility compliance audits.

• Provides leadership, support, guidance, and experience to other technicians for facility maintenance.
• Assists with events and programs outside of typical engineering responsibilities.
• Participates in department meetings as well as other special meetings to provide information on facility issues/condition.

• Understands the operation and repair of all types of mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment.
• Understands universal hazardous materials waste as it relates to maintenance activities.
• Reads and understands building system drawings.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools in facility maintenance.

Education: High school or GED required.

Experience: Minimum of 6 years of experience performing plant operations and general maintenance in a manufacturing, industrial, or similar facility or similar work environment. Minimum of 4 years of experience performing plant operations and general maintenance in a healthcare facility or similar work environment preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: Valid driver’s license required. Must produce acceptable DMV driving record. Current Master Tradesman’s license preferred. Significant and relevant mechanical system experience may be accepted in lieu of licensure.

Additional Skills/Requirements (Required): Ability to successfully…