Maintenance Technician

Capital Area Health Network (CAHN)
Richmond, VA—On‑Site Position

Make a real impact with Capital Area Health Network (CAHN), a dynamic and growing Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in the heart of Richmond, VA. We’re expanding our team and seeking talented, mission‑driven professionals who want to elevate community health. At CAHN, we innovate, we serve with purpose, and we are just better. Step into a role where your work creates lasting change.

Our Core Values

Compassion—We treat every person with dignity and fairness, ensuring no one feels alienated or discriminated against.
Accountability—We safeguard the confidentiality of patients and staff and maintain transparency with our community and stakeholders.
Reverence—We uplift those we serve, fostering mutual respect and shared humanity.
Excellence—We commit to continuous learning and deliver culturally responsive, high‑quality care.
Stewardship—We manage resources responsibly for the benefit of both CAHN and the communities we serve.

Who We Are

CAHN offers comprehensive primary care, dental services, and behavioral health support, ensuring every individual receives the quality care they deserve—regardless of background or circumstance.

Our Mission:
To deliver effective, accessible, and culturally responsive care, education, and advocacy that promote health and quality of life.

Discover a place where your work makes a difference.
Discover Capital Area Health Network.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, safety, and overall upkeep of all organizational facilities, buildings, and grounds. This role performs general maintenance and minor repairs, including repairing and treating floors, sinks, walls, doors, and carpets. The technician troubleshoots maintenance issues and completes minor repairs prior to engaging outside vendors, while also assisting contracted service providers as needed.

Essential Functions

The following duties are essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made, in accordance with the ADA, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Responsible for completing each assigned task associated with that facility on a daily basis. Each facility maintains a checklist that will be initialed by the maintenance station keeper at the completion of each assigned task. The expectation is to complete this checklist every day.
• Required to move and assist in transporting furniture and equipment to the various facilities in preparation for board meetings and various staff functions.
• Assist with the ordering of maintenance supplies and their stowage.
• Perform minor repairs and troubleshoot problems before outside parties are called for repair. Maintenance personnel will make themselves available to assist outside vendors who may be contracted to perform work in and outside of the facilities.
• Perform general maintenance work at all organizational facilities, buildings, and grounds, ensuring that cleanliness and safety is maintained at all times.
• Repair and treat structures such as floors, sinks, walls, doors and carpets
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Schedule

• Monday–Tuesday: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
• Occasional extended hours
• On-site position

Benefits at CAHN

We value our team, and it shows in our comprehensive benefits package:

Health Coverage

• Medical with 30 scheduled hours weekly.

Work‑Life Balance

• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued beginning Day 1
• Self‑Care Floating Holidays
• 8.5 Paid Holidays

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

We are committed to supporting your well‑being—at work and beyond.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
•  Experience in the various trades is preferred: i.e.: plumbing, electric,
• carpentry, painting, cement, tile, etc., OR
• Two years’ experience in building maintenance.
• Previous experience in a medical is setting preferred but not required.
• Must be honest and reliable Detail oriented.
• Ability to make good decisions.
• Must be able to lift 30- 50 lbs.
• Must have reliable transportation and driver’s license
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skills, abilities, and characteristics needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Disclaimer

This position may involve exposure to infectious agents, including HIV, hepatitis, and tuberculosis. The duties and responsibilities listed are intended to represent essential job functions and may be modified in accordance with ADA accommodations. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all duties or requirements. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as directed by their supervisor, with reasonable accommodations provided as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of high school or GED.
• Experience in the various trades is preferred: i.e.: plumbing, electric, carpentry, painting, cement, tile, etc., OR
• Two years’ experience in building maintenance.
• Previous experience in a medical is setting preferred, but not required.
• Must be honest and reliable Detail oriented.
• Ability to make good decisions.
• Must be able to lift 30- 50 lbs.
• Must have reliable transportation and driver’s license
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to inspire and support people.
• Good people and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective.
• Ability to plan well and prioritize work.
• Good decision-making, computer, and communication skills.
• Remains calm and tactful during stressful situations, emergencies, and confrontations.

Our Core Values

“Values that matter…because CAHN C.A.R.E.S.”

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Reverence
• Excellence
• Stewardship

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Capital Area Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Our intention is to be an organization that shows up for people, enabled by a culture of belonging that is rooted in diversity, equity and inclusion and reflective of the people and community we serve. We commit ourselves to enabling a workplace and a world where everyone feels they belong and unlocking potential for people everywhere. When no one gets left behind, when we move forward together, we can create limitless possibilities for all.