Facility System Technician ( Part-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.

Schedule

Part-time, 20 hours a week:

• Sunday and Monday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting – Evaluate maintenance problems and take corrective action efficiently and professionally.
• Mechanical – Apply knowledge of and demonstrate advanced competency in general mechanical maintenance, including but not limited to:
  • Repair of beds, hand controls, and pillow speakers
  • Removal and/or replacement of small motors
  • Repair of medium appliances and/or machinery
  • Repair of building elements and/or furnishings
• Electrical – Apply knowledge of and demonstrate advanced competency in general electrical maintenance, including but 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 TVs
  • Basic troubleshooting and repair of small to medium electrical equipment (e.g., contractors, motor starters, timers)
• Emergency Duties:
  • Snow – Remove ice and snow from areas owned and operated by the Medical Center
  • Fire – Respond and assist to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and staff, including proper use of fire extinguishers
  • Natural Disasters – Provide aid and assistance during disasters and participate in disaster plans
• Plumbing – Apply knowledge of and demonstrate advanced competency in general plumbing maintenance, including but not limited to:
  • Rebuild and/or replace plumbing fixtures such as flushometers, faucets, and filters, including stems, washers, and seats
  • Unclog drains and lines of sinks, toilets, bedpan flushers, ice machines, and refrigerator units using hand plungers and/or power snake equipment
  • Solder copper pipe (water and feed lines) and layout/fabrication of black pipe
• Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC/R) – Apply knowledge of and demonstrate advanced competency in general HVAC/R maintenance, including but not limited to:
  • Clean and/or replace filters as needed
  • Adjust and repair individual heater/AC units
  • Basic diagnosis and repair of AC refrigeration units
  • Perform maintenance and preventive maintenance (PM) on large HVAC/R equipment (e.g., bearings, belts, motors, lubrication)
• Paint/Finish Work – Apply knowledge of and demonstrate competency in general painting and finish work, including but not limited to:
  • Prepare and paint most surfaces
  • Apply rubber cove base and prepare surfaces for installation
  • Replace damaged or missing ceiling tiles and/or lay track
  • Replace damaged or missing floor tiles and/or install flooring from start
• Lock and Hardware Work – Apply knowledge of and demonstrate competency in general key, lock, and hardware work, including but not limited to:
  • Repair and/or replace lock mechanisms in doors, casework, and file cabinets
  • Repair and/or replace all types of door hardware and adjust for proper operation
  • Cut and code keys
• Demolition and Construction – Apply knowledge of and demonstrate basic competency in general demolition and construction work, including but not limited to:
  • Remove piping, electrical wiring, and/or building material to facilitate repairs, removal, or replacement
  • Reapply insulating or building materials after repairs (e.g., pipe insulation, ceiling tile, drywall)
  • Cutting, welding, and simple fabrication/repair using oxygen/acetylene, electric arc, or heliarc equipment
• Carpentry:
  • Installation of floor and wall tiles
  • Grouting/sealing of floor and wall tiles

Requirements

• Maintains a valid Driver’s License (required); CDL license a plus
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• Four-year apprenticeship and/or 6+ years of general maintenance experience or equivalent
• Experience in a related specialty (e.g., electrical, plumbing, HVAC/R)

Pay

Salary Range: $23.10 - $36.83/hour. As part of the job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program, including one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.