At Houston Methodist the FacilitiesTechnician position is responsible for completing basic assignedtasks by performing various aspects of work associated with theirshop / department for maintenance of Houston Methodist facilities.

This position performs safety and preventative maintenanceinspections and is responsible for obtaining materials necessaryfor job completion associated with their shop / department.

TheFacilities Technician position participates in the maintenance andtesting of emergency systems in the trade or job associated withtheir shop / department.

This position completes basic mechanicalelectrical and plumbing carpentry and painting repairs / requests asappropriate.

PEOPLE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Communicateseffectively with patients family members medical staff coworkersand other hospital personnel to contribute to the quality of thework environment.
• Promotesa positive work environment and contributes to a dynamicteamfocused work unit that actively helps one another to achieveoptimal department results.

Collaborates with all members of theteam by actively communicating in a comprehensivemanner.

Uses peertopeeraccountability towards department goals for retention and employeeengagement.

SERVICEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performsentity surveillance through rounding and issuing of work orders;identifies opportunities for facility improvements providingrecommendations and work orders to advance the customer experienceand servicelevels.
• Assists othertechnicians and associated personnel in maintaining the operationof the central plant(s) and daily operations of the facilityincluding minor facilityneeds.
• Seeks outadditional information and reference materials from Senior / LeadTech to gain clarification to make semiskilled maintenancerepairs.
• Conducts basicanalysis troubleshooting and general maintenance repair. Performspreventative maintenance inspections to include HVAC electrical andplumbing as appropriate in compliance with codes ordinances andstatutes.

QUALITY / SAFETYESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Prioritizes workactivities and maintains set timelines as necessary to optimizeresponse time on work order trouble tickets (e.

g. average time toclose tickets).

Followsdepartment safety standards and policies and conducts allprocedures accordingly. Assists with implementation and educationof departmentbased safety initiatives and standards of practice.

Maintains a high level of awareness for staff in the areas ofoperation and uses great caution while navigating the workareas.

Competently usestools and equipment to perform the job in an efficient effectiveand safe manner.

FINANCEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Providesaccurate and complete documentation of workorders.
• Monitor the useand inventory of spare parts maintenance supplies and equipment.Selfmotivated to independently manage time effectively reducingincidental overtime and prioritizing dailytasks.

GROWTH / INNOVATIONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Participates indepartment projects. Assumes responsibility for growth anddevelopment by participating in inservices programs and continuingeducation.

Completes and updates My Development Plan and discusseswith management.

Seeksopportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies witha focus on continual development as atechnician.

This job description isnot intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also performother reasonably related business / job duties as assigned.

HoustonMethodist reserves the right to revise job duties andresponsibilities as the needarises.

EDUCATION

HighSchool diploma or equivalent education (examples include : GEDverification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completionof postsecondary education etc.)

WORKEXPERIENCE

• Two years ofgeneral maintenance relatedexperience
• Health careenvironmentpreferred

LICENSES ANDCERTIFICATIONSREQUIRED

N / A

KNOWLEDGESKILLS ANDABILITIES

• Demonstrates theskills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assignedjob determined through ongoing skills competency assessments andperformanceevaluations
• Sufficientproficiency in speaking reading and writing the English languagenecessary to perform the essential functions of this job especiallywith regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety orsecurity
• Ability toeffectively communicate with patients physicians family members andcoworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus andapplication of positive languageprinciples
• Ability tocomplete work within designated timeframes
• Demonstratesability to access information both in the department and within thehospital system to support thedepartment
• Basic knowledgeof trade skills such as carpentry plumbing electrical paintingheating andcooling
• Ability to readand interpret documents such as safety rules operating andmaintenance instructions and proceduremanuals
• Performs assignedtasks efficiently and correctly through onthejob training andeducationalopportunities
• Ability tofollow detailed instructions to complete routine procedures and / oroperate standardequipment

SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS

WORKATTIRE

• UniformYes
• Scrubs No
• Businessprofessional No
• Other (department approved)Yes

ONCALL*

• Notethat employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie.DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selectionbelow.
• On Call*Yes

TRAVEL

Travelspecifications may vary bydepartment

• May requiretravel within the Houston Metropolitan areaYes
• May require travel outside HoustonMetropolitan areaNo

CompanyProfile :

Houston Methodist is oneof the nations leading health systems and academic medical centers.Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals : Houston MethodistHospital its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the TexasMedical Center and seven community hospitals throughout the greaterHouston area.

Overall Houston Methodist employsmore than 27000 employees and is supported by a wide variety ofbusiness functions that operate at the system level to help enableclinical departments to provide high quality patientcare.

Houston Methodist is an equal opportunityemployer inclusive of women minorities disabled persons andveterans.

Equal EmploymentOpportunity

Houston Methodist isan Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employmentopportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodistis firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage indiscrimination against or harassment of any person employed orseeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationalorigin age disability status as a protected veteran or othercharacteristics protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractorpriority referral Protected Veteransrequested.

Last updated : 2024-05-07