What are the responsibilities and job description for the FACILITIES TECHNICIAN position at Valor Health?
Position Title: Facility Technician
Department: Facility
Supervisor’s Title: Facility Manager
Position Summary: Under the direction of the Facility Manager, responsible for the maintenance of the physical plant and grounds.
Principal Functions And Responsibilities
Position Qualifications/Requirements/preferences:
Department: Facility
Supervisor’s Title: Facility Manager
Position Summary: Under the direction of the Facility Manager, responsible for the maintenance of the physical plant and grounds.
Principal Functions And Responsibilities
- Maintains buildings, grounds, equipment, water, plumbing, electricity, heating, cooling, refrigeration, and sanitation (including the safe disposal of all wastes in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements).
- Responsible for completing assigned tasks in support of the preventive maintenance program for buildings and equipment.
- Performs a variety of duties to maintain the appearance and condition of hospital grounds and landscaping on a year-round basis.
- Operates snowplow, mower, leaf blower and other equipment as needed
- Keeps drainage ditches and culverts free of obstructions.
- Maintains driveways, parking lots and exterior signs
- Maintains flower beds, shrubs, trees and lawns
- Connects and maintains sprinkler equipment
- Inspects grounds to ensure safe conditions and makes recommendations for improvement
- Inspects and performs minor repairs to equipment.
- Participates in educational programs and in-services.
- In support of Materials Management Department, delivers supplies to other departments and places them in proper areas.
- In support of Housekeeping, assists with moving beds and arrangement of meeting room furniture for special functions.
- In support of Dietary, assists with heavy lifting and cleaning of air filters in the kitchen.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
- The employee will maintain positive and effective relations with co-workers, other departments, patients, and visitors.
- Shares equally in call rotation.
Position Qualifications/Requirements/preferences:
- State Licensure: N/A
- Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Preferred Education: Vocational Training in trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, sheet metal, and air conditioning. Prior Experience in maintenance. Preferred Minimum Experience and Skills: One year as a Facility technician in an acute care subacute health facility.
- Certification, Registration: (make sure to note if required or preferred): Driver’s License
- Working Conditions: Handles and manipulates supplies, tools, equipment, and office materials. Performs work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments. Conditions may vary from well lighted, heated, clean and well ventilated to confined/restrictive, very cold, or hot, with presence of soiled or contaminated matter. Use of combustible or caustic substances may be necessary. Use of personal protective safety items is required.
- Blood borne pathogens: Potential exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues