Facilities Maintenance Technician

Facilities Maintenance Technician

The Facilities Maintenance Technician provides routine and specialized building repair and maintenance support for hospital facilities, equipment, and properties. This role uses a computerized maintenance management system to identify, diagnose, and correct issues across mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems, ensuring a safe, reliable, and efficient environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized maintenance and repair on hospital buildings, equipment, and properties using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and correct mechanical system issues, including pumps, belt-driven equipment, gear reduction drives, piping, and valves, and perform diagnosis and replacement as needed.
• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems, including pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing components used for water distribution and wastewater disposal.
• Install, test, maintain, and diagnose electrical and electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, fixtures, components, and systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Maintain and troubleshoot control systems, including sensors, limit switches, solenoids, motors, and related components.
• Provide technical support and general guidance to facility staff in the repair and operation of facility equipment, utilities, and building systems.
• Perform general building and facilities maintenance tasks, including HVAC systems, cooling towers, air handlers, lighting, pneumatics, carpentry, and other mechanical services.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on facility systems and equipment to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
• Use computerized systems to document work orders, maintenance activities, and repair histories accurately and efficiently.
• Participate in hospital and departmental safety programs, following all safety procedures and regulations.
• Attend educational opportunities and related training to maintain and enhance technical knowledge and skills.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and other hospital departments to prioritize and complete maintenance tasks.
• Work independently with minimal supervision to diagnose problems and implement effective solutions.
• Support building automation systems and general maintenance of facility infrastructure.
• Respond to maintenance requests and emergencies during nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in using computerized systems for all aspects of job performance, including maintenance management and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, and utility systems in a facilities environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proven problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Experience with electrical systems, including installation, testing, maintenance, and diagnosis of wiring, equipment, fixtures, and components.
• Experience with plumbing systems, including installing, repairing, and maintaining pipes, fixtures, and wastewater distribution and disposal systems.
• Hands-on experience with HVAC systems, including air handlers, cooling towers, and general HVAC maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of control systems, including sensors, limit switches, solenoids, motors, and related components.
• Ability to work effectively unsupervised and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a regular schedule and to support overtime needs.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and building automation systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with facility maintenance and building maintenance in a healthcare or similar critical environment.
• Background in general maintenance, carpentry, and mechanical services within large facilities.
• Familiarity with building automation systems and HVAC controls.
• Experience with pneumatics and lighting systems maintenance.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and support to other facility staff.
• Comfort working with service and maintenance repair tasks across multiple trades.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety programs and procedures.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and educational opportunities to keep skills current.

Why Work Here?

You join a supportive environment that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth. You have access to a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital plans; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and post-tax contribution options; voluntary life and AD&D insurance for you and your dependents; short- and long-term disability; a Health Spending Account (HSA); transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and paid time off or leave such as vacation and sick time, subject to eligibility and plan terms. The work setting offers a stable schedule, opportunities for overtime, and the potential for pay increases when transitioning from temporary to permanent status, creating room for long-term career development.

Work Environment

This role is based inside a hospital environment, working directly with critical building and facility systems. You work a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on an overnight shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. You must be able to work weekends and holidays and be prepared for a significant amount of overtime when needed. The setting involves active hospital operations, where adherence to safety procedures, reliability, and responsiveness are essential.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Fort Worth, TX.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jul 6, 2026.