Maintenance Technician for Nevada Health Centers Southern Region

Maintenance Technician

Nevada Health Centers is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team. This position will support our locations in Southern Nevada. If you have a minimum of 2 years working in building trades it is highly recommended you apply.

Position Summary

This is a non-exempt, full-time position where the employee receives supervision from the Maintenance Supervisor and performs a variety of skilled work in the maintenance, repair, alteration and construction of building facilities, equipment, fixtures and medical equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair NVHC facilities, equipment and buildings by performing a variety of skilled carpentry, electrical, painting, plastering, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and mechanical repair work
• Inspect building facilities to identify building maintenance needs
• Install, adjust, repair and inspect a variety of electrical, electronic and pneumatic climate controls and valves involved in heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment
• Repair and replace plumbing fixtures including pumping systems, sinks, toilets, faucets and pipes; clear obstructions from plumbing pipes
• Repair or replace electrical and electronic systems related to facility lighting, alarms, computer and communications systems; measure, cut, thread and install electric wires, cable and conduit
• Construct, install, remodel, paint and repair a variety of facility components such as counters, tables, desks, bookshelves, cabinets, partitions, walls, windows, doors
• Install, repair and maintain door locks
• Install, repair and maintain office and medical equipment
• Operate, maintain and repair a variety of mechanical tools and equipment such as power saws, power sanders, drills, paint sprayers, grinders and electric generators. Some tools will be provided by NVHC, others will be provided by the employee
• Operating an assigned vehicle to drive between job sites, to obtain materials/supplies, or for vehicle maintenance purposes.
• Read and interpret sketches, diagrams, drawing and blueprints
• Respond to maintenance requests through e-mail or work ticket software system or through telephonic requests
• Monitor and maintain preventative maintenance records and logs
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Must perform all duties in a safe manner

Required Qualifications

• Graduation for high school or the equivalent
• 2 years of experience in one or more of the building trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or carpentry)
• HVAC Certification is highly desirable
• 1 year of skilled facility maintenance experience is highly desirable
• Must have and maintain a current Nevada driver's license
• Must meet NVHC's driver requirements, including regularly providing driving records, participating in driver training, and complying with NVHC Fleet Safety Policy.
• Must be punctual, reliable, deadline-sensitive, and possess a pro-active mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Operational and maintenance techniques and procedures used in the repair of a full range of building facilities, equipment and systems
• Occupational hazards and necessary precautions applicable to building and mechanical maintenance work.
• Tools and equipment used in building maintenance
• Safe work practices.
• Ability to: Learn to perform a full range of skilled building maintenance and repair work
• Ability to: Read and interpret sketches, drawings, diagrams and blueprints
• Ability to: Lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to: Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Communicates in a professional and courteous manner, ability to hear and speak in person or converse over telephone
• Skill in operating a personal computer using basic software such as outlook (e-mail), Word, and Excel
• Ability to take direction and be well-organized
• Ability to analyze and interpret information, to solve practical problems with a variety of variables
• Ability to read, write legibly, and calculate fractional measurements
• Ability to work and interact effectively and positively with all levels of staff to build and enhance teamwork in clinics and the overall NVHC organization, as well as following the advice of supervisors
• Ability to understand and respond appropriately and sensitively to special population groups as defined by race, ethnicity, language, age, sex, etc.
• Reasonable accommodation will be made for physical limitations on an individual basis
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

NVHC's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Nevada Health Centers will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability marital status, parental status, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, climb ladders, and work in small or confined spaces. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.