MAINT WORKER - GENERAL

Midwest Center for Youth and Families is seeking a Maintenance Worker to join our team!

Available Hours: Monday - Friday, 6am - 2:30pm or 7am - 3:30pm (40 hours/week)

Midwest Center for Youth and Families (a subsidiary of UHS) has been in operation since 1997, serving youth across the country that are in need of psychiatric treatment for variety of mental health issues. The Midwest Center is a respected healthcare provider, fully accredited, 74-bed private, residential treatment facility with locations in Valparaiso and Kouts, IN.

We are dedicated to care of the hearts and minds of our patients with compassion and superior quality behavioral healthcare services through our full-immersion Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program for children and adolescents ages 10 - 18 who struggle with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges.

The Patriot Support Program at Midwest Center offers specialized treatment designed to address the behavioral health needs and challenges of the children of active-duty military, reserve, and national guard members.

Join us as the leaders providing service excellence to patients, their families and each other!

Website: https://midwest-center.com/

Position Summary:

Responsible for performing routine maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance on buildings, equipment, and grounds to ensure a safe, clean, and functional environment. This position performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and general maintenance, while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, safety standards, and infection prevention protocols. The maintenance worker responds promptly to maintenance requests, conducts routine inspections, documents completed work, and assists with facility improvements to minimize disruptions to patient care. The position works collaboratively with clinical and support staff to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, and employees. The maintenance worker assists

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

*Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections of buildings, grounds, and equipment

*Diagnose and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, flooring, and other facility-related issues

*Respond promptly to maintenance work orders and emergency repair requests

*Maintain facility equipment, tools, and mechanical systems in safe working condition

*Perform routine grounds maintenance, including snow removal, landscaping, and exterior upkeep as needed

*Assist with room renovations, furniture assembly, equipment installation, and office moves

*Complete maintenance records, work orders, inspections, and preventative maintenance documentation accurately and timely

*Follow all safety procedures, infection prevention practices, and regulatory requirements

*Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, fire and life safety standards, and organizational policies

*Maintain an organized inventory of maintenance supplies and notify supervisor of needed materials

*Work collaboratively with department leaders to minimize disruptions to patient care during maintenance activities

*Participate in emergency preparedness activities and respond to facility emergencies as assigned

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

* Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.

* 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

* Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University

* Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

* Pet Insurance * More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Requirements:

*High School diploma or GED preferred
*One year to three years of maintenance experience preferred
*Must be 21 years old

*Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and reach throughout the workday

*Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly; heavier loads with assistance or mechanical equipment

*Work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions

*Climb ladders and work from elevated surfaces as needed

EEO Statement

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