Phys Plt Spec- Facility Maintenance Orange - FT Day Shift

Overview:

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center , a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center , high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center , gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center . UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Responsibilities: Position Summary:

The incumbent performs a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled tasks in the maintenance, repair, and alteration of utilities, buildings, and related medical facilities and equipment with emphasis on patient safety, resiliency, and with the understanding that their role is critical to the function of the operations of medical center operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, basic HVAC, electrical, plumbing, structural work, and specialty medical equipment such as piped medical gas systems, patient entertainment systems, radiological and imaging support equipment, and other hospital and medical support equipment with specific duties varying based on work assignments.
This position requires a basic understanding of the CMS physical environment standards, Joint Commission and CDPH regulations, and infection prevention protocols critical for ensuring patient, coworker, and occupant safety and comfort in the clinical setting. The incumbent must also demonstrate attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintaining compliance with healthcare facility codes and ensuring a safe, functional, and efficient environment in support of patient care.

Qualifications: Required Qualifications:

• Valid CA driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Understanding of regulatory controls and requirements of NEC, NFPA, AQMD, OSHA, and JCAHO standards
• Specialized training and experience in an appropriate craft, and achievement of operational level skills
• Must work overtime or alternate shifts as required to meet hospital needs
• Knowledge of national, state and local codes and safety standards
• Knowledge and abilities necessary for the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
• Employment contingent upon completion of satisfactory background investigation. Position is subject to the California DMV's "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic calculations
• Ability to interpret schematics, blueprints, shop drawings and manufacturers technical manuals

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page:

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy .

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.