Facilities Systems Maintenance Technician

Join our team as a Facilities Systems Maintenance Technician at our Central Administration in Toppenish, WA!

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40 clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization.

Position Highlights:

• $24.77-$30.34 DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates

• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine

• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available

• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You’ll Do:

• Assists with design review of building fire, security, door hardware, and access control systems for existing and new facilities. Works with contractors and design team to review drawings and submittals. Assists as needed during construction with placing the systems in test mode and ensuring functionality of systems and proper operations. Occasionally will need to perform locksmith-type duties by pinning/keying cores and cylinders for our keying system.

• Assists with programming for User Access and determines level of access needed for building systems, ensuring security compliance. Ensures access documentation is submitted per Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) access policy guidelines. Participates in annual audits of user access. Tracks the inventory of keys and badges for employees and non-employees.

• Works with vendors to set up schedules, coordinating with site personnel, make software changes and updates.

• Identifies security or access concerns for the organization and escalates issues as needed with suggestions.

• Monitors performance of the fire, security, and access control systems, diagnoses issues, and troubleshoots solutions.

• Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces door hardware.

• At times will work with outside vendors to facilitate repairs, alterations, or inspections, as necessary.

• Travels to various sites throughout the organization to diagnose and fix issues with the doors and hardware, lighting controls, fire, security, and access control systems.

• Coordinates repairs and maintenance to building systems with Information Services and staff from other departments to minimize disruption to the workplace.

• Provides consistent communication regarding system issues, performance impacts, and user status with staff and external vendors.

• Performs testing and preventative maintenance, as needed, on all fire alarm, burglar alarm, and access control systems.

• Responds to system outages and issues.

• Creates materials list for projects and repairs. Maintains parts inventory for urgent repairs.

• Provides training and assistance to maintenance personnel on repairs and maintenance of fire, security, and access control systems.

• Performs other duties as assigned, including the occasional on-call for maintenance or customer support after hours.

• Will monitor stock inventory and communicate shortages or usages to replenish and maintain inventory.

• Will perform occasional administrative duties for documenting and or tracking pertinent information of systems.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).

• Completion of electrical or low-voltage technical program preferred.

• One year experience in Facilities maintenance or a construction-related field, specific experience in building security/alarm systems.

• Certification from an accredited training program in low voltage or security systems preferred.

• Certification or license in Washington or Oregon in one of the required trades to install and maintain these systems: security, access control, and/or low voltage systems preferred (06 Electrical License).

• First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.

• Valid Driver’s License and proof of automobile liability insurance coverage.

• This position requires a pre-employment physical assessment.

• Knowledge of complex building systems, including burglar alarm, fire alarm, access control, and physical security hardware.

• Ability to prioritize work, handle a variety of tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Highly organized.

• Ability to use and understand construction documents such as Operations & Maintenance (O & M) manuals, As-Built drawings, and equipment manuals.

• Ability to safely use maintenance/construction tools and equipment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Customer service skills with a wide and varied customer base.

• Skills in problem-solving and sound judgement.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Basic computer proficiency with a variety of programs, including Microsoft Office.

• Basic test equipment (meters, etc.), hand tools, power tools, and safety knowledge and experience.

• Basic Electrical and Mechanical knowledge and experience.

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!