Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

About Company:

As one of the largest primary care practices in Southwest Georgia, Albany Area Primary Health Care (AAPHC) provides health care services to more than 54,964 patients and nearly 217,386 office visits per year. AAPHC is also one of the largest Community Health Centers in our region! To learn more about Community Health Centers, and how this benefits Southwest Georgia, please click here.

At AAPHC, we strive to provide comprehensive, coordinated, and continuous care to all who access our services. Did you know that all qualifying medical offices operated by AAPHC are recognized as a Level III Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the National Center for Quality Assurance (NCQA)? NCQA offers three levels of PCMH recognition with Level III being the highest level. As a Level III PCMH, AAPHC is committed to continuously raising the quality of care within our practices, while also lowering our patients health care costs.

Our health care teams are comprised of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurse midwives. Assisting these providers are clinical staff members, laboratory personnel, and business office professionals. Most medical problems can be handled at our offices, but if a specialist is needed, an appointment will be made for you as a referral from your physician.

And did you know that AAPHC offers after hours coverage to our patients? That's right! A physician is always available by phone after hours for both adults and children. He/she may be reached by calling the number of the office at which the patient is seen. All phones are forwarded to an answering service at the close of each business day, on weekends, and holidays. Our goal is to always provide access, and even expand access, to your provider so you always can reach AAPHC when you need us most!

When you visit an AAPHC office, you can trust that you'll be well cared for by our team. Always.

About the Role:

The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of healthcare facility infrastructure. This position is responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical wiring, carpentry, and mechanical repairs to support the facility’s daily operations. The technician will work proactively to identify and resolve maintenance issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. By maintaining mechanical systems and performing precision measurements, the technician helps create a safe and comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Ultimately, this role contributes to the overall quality of care by supporting the physical environment of the healthcare facility.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience in plumbing, electrical wiring, mechanical repair, and carpentry.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Physical ability to climb ladders, lift heavy objects, and perform manual labor.
• Good communication skills with the ability to talk and hear clearly in a busy environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification or vocational training in maintenance, HVAC, or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations specific to healthcare facilities.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Responsibilities:

• Inspects buildings, fixtures, machines, and other structural and/or mechanical units, noting need for repair; performs minor maintenance.
• Changes, washes, and cuts filters for air conditioners; checks for bad bearings; repairs, hangs, and installs window hardware and coverings; installs restroom accessories.
• Replaces glass, screens, locks, and door closures; repairs chairs, doors, water faucets, and cabinet doors.
• Assists and participates in the repair and preventive maintenance of electric motors, switches, compressors, water lines, and related equipment.
• Installs plumbing ducts, pipes, and fixtures; checks and tests meters, relays, and heating and air conditioning equipment.
• Assists electricians in maintaining and repairing electrical wiring and apparatus.
• Repairs ceiling and floor tile; patches wall coverings; paints walls as needed; pressure washes external walls.
• Moves furniture and equipment; transports boxed files to storage; organizes and cleans storage facilities.
• Maintains gutters and roof tiles of buildings; corrects drain or pipe problems; maintains blacktop on parking lots.
• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry systems within the healthcare facility.
• Use precision measuring tools to assess and repair mechanical systems and structural components accurately.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair drywall, electrical wiring, and mechanical equipment to ensure operational integrity.
• Climb ladders and access confined spaces safely to perform maintenance tasks at various facility locations.
• Communicate effectively with team members and facility staff to report issues, coordinate repairs, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills:

The required skills such as plumbing, electrical wiring, and mechanical repair are applied daily to maintain and restore critical facility systems, ensuring uninterrupted healthcare services. Precision measuring is essential for diagnosing issues and performing repairs that meet strict safety and quality standards. Carpentry and drywall skills are used to maintain the physical structure of the facility, addressing wear and damage promptly. The ability to climb ladders and safely navigate various work environments allows the technician to access all necessary areas for maintenance tasks. Effective communication skills enable the technician to coordinate with healthcare staff and other maintenance team members, ensuring timely and efficient resolution of issues.