Facility Engineering Tech II - F/T Flexible Shift - Building Operator (Ben Taub Hospital)

Harris Health System

Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by the faculty, fellows and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes.

Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its more than 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its three hospitals: Ben Taub, LBJ and Quentin Mease.

Established by voter referendum to enhance the level of charity care available in the community, Harris Health System has often received national recognition for serving those in need and for its achievements in operational excellence, such as being named to the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Most Wired Hospitals lists by the American Hospital Association's Hospitals & Health Networks magazine.

Additionally, Harris Health System is pleased that each of its three hospitals Ben Taub, Lyndon B. Johnson and Quentin Mease achieved Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Job Summary

Works independently to complete preventive maintenance tasks, diagnoses problems, selects materials, and complete repairs of utility systems, equipment and components.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: High School or GED required. Ability to read, write, and comprehend English (job-related instruction). Technical class work preferred. All candidates must be able to pass the skill assessment for this level or above established by the Facilities Engineering Department.

Work Experience (Years and Area): Minimum two years building maintenance, or advanced technical education, or related craft experience preferred, including ability to perform advanced building and equipment maintenance activities. Equipment Operated: Valid Texas Drivers License preferred.

Special Requirements

Skills: Strong at plumbing, diagnose problems, perform repairs, and operate specialized equipment like sewer snakes to clear blockages. Secondary tasks in carpentry repairing drywall, doors, and performing touch-up painting. Electrical: Replacing faulty switches, sockets, light ballasts, and troubleshooting simple electrical circuits. HVAC: Performing routine filter changes. Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact), Writing/Composing: Correspondence, Reports Other Skills: Analytical, Mathematics, P.C., CMMS Access Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime, Travel, On Call

Scheduled Hours

• Sunday: 2:45 PM ' 11:15 PM
• Monday: 2:45 PM'11:15 PM
• Tuesday: 2:45 PM'11:15 PM
• Friday: 10:45 PM ' 7:15 AM
• Saturday: 10:45 PM'7:15 AM