What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Technician position at Hospice of the Chesapeake?
Want to join our team? We are looking for a Gacilities Technician to be responsible for the day-to-day repair, preventive maintenance, and general upkeep of the organization's healthcare and office facilities. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this role executes hands-on work across building systems — HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life-safety, structural, and grounds — while supporting a clean, safe, and compliant environment for patients, families, and staff. The position operates within the standards required of a CHAP-accredited healthcare environment.
Primary Office Location: Pasadena MD and will assist covering all offices in our service area.
Schedule: Dayshift
Status: Full-time 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience, education and credentialing
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Building Systems and Repair
Primary Office Location: Pasadena MD and will assist covering all offices in our service area.
Schedule: Dayshift
Status: Full-time 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience, education and credentialing
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Building Systems and Repair
- Perform routine and on-demand repairs across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems.
- Diagnose and resolve facility issues using hand and power tools, testing instruments, and manufacturer specifications.
- Support HVAC operations, including filter changes, condensate management, thermostat checks, and coordination with HVAC vendors on more complex work.
- Maintain doors, locks, hardware, fixtures, and finishes throughout the buildings.
- Execute scheduled preventive maintenance assignments using the facilities work-order system (Worxhub), including weekly generator checks, monthly transfer switch tests, water temperature monitoring, life-safety inspections, and quarterly fire drills.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation of all work performed in Worxhub, including labor time, parts used, and completion notes.
- Support CHAP-related compliance activities, including environment-of-care rounds, temperature logs, and documentation that supports survey readiness.
- Identify and report potential code, safety, or compliance concerns proactively.
- Coordinate access for outside contractors and vendors; verify scope of work onsite and confirm completion.
- Support the Facilities & Operations Manager on capital projects, including HVAC system upgrades, equipment replacements, and facility improvements.
- Assist with vendor walk-throughs, project punch lists, and post-project verification.
- Perform all work in accordance with OSHA standards, organizational safety policies, and infection-control protocols appropriate to a hospice/inpatient environment.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop and storage area.
- Demonstrate awareness of patient and family presence at inpatient sites; conduct work with appropriate sensitivity, quiet, and professionalism.
- Maintain situational awareness of HIPAA and patient privacy considerations during work in clinical areas.
- Communicate proactively with the Facilities & Operations Manager regarding status, blockers, and escalations.
- Coordinate with clinical, administrative, and operations staff in a professional and respectful manner.
- Participate in continuous improvement of facilities processes, PM programs, and vendor management practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Facilities & Operations Manager.
Salary : $25 - $30