Facilities Technician

Facilities Technician

Under the general direction of the Director of Facilities and Special Projects or designee, assists with planning and organizing work activities and provides general maintenance support for all Equitas Health facilities. Assist with ensuring that scheduled maintenance is completed and coordinates projects with the Director of Facilities and Special Projects as well as fellow facilities technicians. Performs general maintenance and repair of complex systems, which include but are not limited to heating, ventilation and air conditioning, electrical and plumbing. Hourly rate: $23.56 hr- $28.27. Benefits include PTO, vision, dental, health, 401k, and sick time.

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, traveling, driving, using a telephone, utilizing a computer for typing and conducting research, and attending meetings. Major areas of responsibilities include inspecting buildings and other structures to determine functional systems and detect malfunctions and needed repair making notes and recommendations; performing minor electrical maintenance to include but not be limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g. wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.) using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools; performing minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, trenching and laying new lines, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.); performing minor carpentry and masonry work (e.g. preparing surfaces and using brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks and handles, etc.); reconfiguring, installing, positioning, and remounting modular offices and space (e.g. furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, lighting, file cabinets, etc.) to accommodate user needs and maximize office space using various hand, power and specialty tools, dollies and hand trucks; preparing the surfaces and paints various structures and equipment (e.g. walls, floors, roofs, doors, restroom facilities, etc.) to preserve wood and metal parts from corrosion and maintain a safe, comfortable working environment using various painting equipment and related tools (e.g. sprayers, rollers, brushes, thinners, etc.); overseeing minor maintenance and/or repair projects as assigned; completing maintenance activities in a timely and cost effective manner, according to industry standards, relevant manufacturer's specifications and in a safe manner; ordering parts and maintaining appropriate records; ensuring that work orders are completed in a timely manner and maintains records and reports as required; operating various hand and small power tools and equipment in support of a variety of maintenance and repair operations; performing other work related duties as assigned; and must be able to work flexible hours.

Education/Licensure: High School Diploma or equivalent. Electrical licensure in Ohio is preferred. Knowledge, skills, abilities and other qualifications include minimum two years' experience in commercial facilities maintenance including work in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, painting and/or general maintenance; strong oral and written communications abilities; experience with and ability to provide high quality customer service; ability to travel to other sites in Ohio as necessary; must have sensitivity to, interest in and competence in cultural differences, HIV/AIDS, minority health, sexual practices, and a demonstrated competence in working with persons of color, and gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender community; must be able to maintain individuals' confidentiality; must have reliable transportation, driver's license, and proof of auto insurance.

Other information: Background and reference checks will be conducted. In accordance with Equitas Health's Drug-Free Workplace Policy, pre-employment drug testing will be administered. Hours may vary, including working some evenings and weekends based on workload. Individuals are not considered applicants until they have been asked to visit for an interview and at that time complete an application for employment. Completing the application does not guarantee employment. EOE/AA.