Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Department: Facilities
Location: Alamosa
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary: Provide support for the physical facilities within the organization related to maintenance. Foster a culture of patient and family centered care, service, quality and safety excellence, while improving patient experience, employee experience and community relations.

Job Qualifications:

Level I:

• High School Diploma or GED required and minimum 1 years of qualifying experience in a related field
• Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office products
• Basic understanding of carpentry, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems
• Ability to safely operate most basic hand tools and power tools
• Ability to prioritize work on a daily basis and complete tasks in order

Level II (in addition to Level I qualifications):

• 5 – 9 years in a related field. Facilities maintenance experience is preferred, as is moderate experience in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems

• Demonstrate apprentice level skills in at least one of the following areas and journeymen level skills in one of the following areas:

• Electrical
• Plumbing
• HVAC and Mechanical Systems
• Rough Carpentry
• Gyp Board/Wall Systems
• Finish Carpentry
• Roofing
• Interior/Exterior Painting
• Concrete Form setting/Flatwork
• Metal Fabrication

• Demonstrate ability to finish projects alone or as a member of a team
• Ability to complete duties and responsibilities of Level I

Level III (in addition to Level I and II qualifications):

• 9 years in a related field. Facilities maintenance experience is preferred, as is extensive experience in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems

• Demonstrate apprentice level skills in three of the following areas and journeymen level skills in at least one of the following areas:

• Electrical
• Plumbing
• HVAC and Mechanical Systems
• Rough Carpentry
• Gyp Board/Wall Systems
• Finish Carpentry
• Roofing
• Interior/Exterior Painting
• Concrete Form setting/Flatwork
• Metal Fabrication

• Lead maintenance teams in the completion of projects and tasks
• Ability to complete duties and responsibilities of Level I and Level II

Qualities and Characteristics:

• Ability to maintain good working relationships with employees, contractors and vendors.
• Demonstrate flexibility and self-motivation
• Demonstrate ability to be a positive member of a project team
• Demonstrate leadership qualities
• Ability to communicate professionally and efficiently

Working Conditions and Physical Environment:

Job duties involve significant physical effort (e.g., Lifting furniture or equipment), or involve inherent exposure to potential injury, even when normal procedures are followed.

Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk:

Category I: Tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact exposure to blood, fluids or tissue. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), when appropriate, is required.

Pay Range: Hourly – Min: $16.00 – Max: $26.24 (based on qualifications and experience)

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HRA, FSA, DCA, Retirement Plan
• MASA – Employer paid Air Ambulance Coverage
• Paid Leave: Vacation – 10 days accrued/year, Sick – 12 days accrued/year, Holidays – 8 days/year
• Retirement Employer match after one year of employment
• Employer paid Basic Life, LTD, STD
• Local Gym Discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with opportunity to earn 8 hours off during the fiscal year
• Cell phone discounts
• Volunteer paid time off (up to 8 hours per fiscal year)

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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