Painter/Maintenance Technician

Painter/Maintenance Technician

North Star Behavioral Health is seeking a skilled and dependable Painter/Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities & Maintenance team. This position is responsible for painting, finishing, and maintaining surfaces of walls, ceilings, and other parts of hospital facilities, as well as assisting with general maintenance tasks as needed. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and takes pride in maintaining a clean, functional, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:   

• Prepare surfaces for painting (e.g., washing, sanding, scraping, patching, priming).
• Apply paint, varnish, stains, and other finishes to hospital walls, doors, ceilings, furniture, and other surfaces using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.
• Select appropriate materials and colors according to job specifications.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas during and after projects.
• Properly store and handle paints, solvents, and tools according to safety regulations.
• Perform minor repair work including patching drywall, replacing ceiling tiles, adjusting doors, and assisting with light plumbing or electrical tasks.
• Respond to work orders and maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist in setup and teardown for facility events or room relocations.
• Work collaboratively with other maintenance staff and hospital departments.
• Responds in a timely manner to alarms and codes in accordance with safety and security policies and procedures.
• Carries out routine plumbing and electrical maintenance and repairs as needed needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

North Star Behavioral Health, Alaska's premier mental health facility, is on a mission to provide hope and healing to individuals facing psychiatric or substance abuse challenges. We specialize in military-specific care for first responders, service members, veterans, and their dependents through the Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital. Our commitment is to prioritize patient care, offering excellence, comfort, and security during their most vulnerable moments. Join us, and you'll become part of a supportive network of peers and leaders dedicated to continuous learning and industry excellence. At North Star, your career can thrive through robust education opportunities and advancement within the Universal Health Services (UHS) network.

Who is North Star: At North Star Behavioral Health, we are dedicated to delivering a level of care that not only meets but exceeds expectations. Our vision is simple yet profound: to provide care that patients enthusiastically recommend to their family and friends, care that physicians prefer for their patients, and care that our employees take pride in delivering every day. We uphold this vision by wholeheartedly embracing the following principles:

• Service Excellence
• Continuous Improvement
• Employee Development
• Ethical and Fair Treatment
• Teamwork
• Compassion 
• Innovation

Our commitment to excellence isn't just a slogan—it's a way of life at North Star Behavioral Health. If you share these values and are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families facing mental health challenges, we invite you to join our team.

Together, we can continue to provide the highest level of care and create a brighter future for those we serve.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional painting experience.
• Working knowledge of painting tools, techniques, and surface preparation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work from ladders or scaffolding.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

     Preferred:

• Experience working in a healthcare, institutional, or commercial environment.
• Familiarity with basic building maintenance and safety standards.
• Vocational training or certification in painting or general maintenance.

Benefits 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.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

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 $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 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.

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

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