Kevin Sweeney, Maintenance Technician is August’s Employee of the Month at Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center

Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) has announced that Kevin Sweeney, a General Maintenance Technician at the Hospital, has been chosen as Employee of the Month for August, 2021. The monthly award recognizes employees who have demonstrated sustained service excellence in their respective departments and have displayed compassion, a caring approach, and continuous hard work within their community.

As a member of the Maintenance and Engineering team, Sweeney is responsible for maintaining Hospital heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilations systems. He handles safety checks, and makes general repairs inside and outside of the facility. In addition to his maintenance duties, he also spends time providing security services in the Emergency Department.

His supervisor Tyson Taft, Director of Plant Operations, says “We have come to rely on Kevin heavily lately and he has stepped up in a huge way. Kevin is a great asset, not only for his physical presence but he is also compassionate and gifted in his ability to work under high-tension situations and bring calmness to others while providing security assistance. Thank you, Kevin for all you do for hospital maintenance and especially for showing up every day with a pleasant attitude.”

Sweeney resides in Windsor, Vermont. He has been a member of the MAHHC staff since April of 2017.