Facilities Technician III

Facilities Technician III

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness

• Lifestyle Engagement
• Access & Affordability

The Facilities Technician III performs scheduled and unscheduled advanced building maintenance tasks such as general maintenance, carpentry, electrical, heating/ventilation/air conditioning, plumbing, power plant, painting, and building and grounds. Works efficiently to maintain ThedaCare facilities in a safe and pleasant condition.

Schedule:

• Full time, benefit eligible
• 40 hrs/week
• Day Shift

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing a timely and effective response to unanticipated facility needs minimizing risks to patient and team members to maintain safety and avoid interruption of service.
• Maintaining compliance with safety procedures and city, county, state, and national ordinances and codes.
• Inspecting buildings, systems, components, and other structures to determine functional status of the equipment.
• Detecting malfunctions and the need for repairs by making notes and recommendations within a standardized maintenance program.
• Serving as mentor/coach to other technicians within the department.
• Ordering parts and maintaining required documents.
• Performing other work as assigned.
• Attending training sessions and seminars to achieve and/or maintain qualifications or certifications.

Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for the following based on qualifications and/or skills:

• Electrical equipment including installation, replacement or repair of light fixtures, outlets, switches, electric lighting, ballasts, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools.
• Plumbing equipment and systems including installation, replacement or repair of faucets, toilets, sinks, eyewash stations, gaskets, valves on equipment, drains and faucets, and miscellaneous repairs. Assist with maintenance of the potable water treatment equipment and dialysis equipment. Knowledge of liquid oxygen and emergency oxygen backup system, heat exchangers, and sterilizers.
• HVAC equipment and systems including replacement of filters, belts, and clean coils, and intake screens, cleaning and replacement of piping and tubing for ice machines and refrigerators, cleaning and sanitizing of water and refrigeration equipment to ensure the facility meets all healthcare environment standards. Repair, replace, and/or maintain refrigeration equipment, reducing gears on mechanical equipment, troubleshoot VFD, VAV, medical air compressors, vacuum pumps, and any other mechanical equipment related to the physical plant. Adjust and repair fire/smoke dampers, operational knowledge of Metasys, Temptrack, and other monitoring equipment programs.
• Power plant equipment and systems (i.e., boilers, hot and cold water systems, chiller plants, water softener systems). Operational knowledge of Metasys, Temptrack and other monitoring equipment programs and ability to program systems.
• General building maintenance (i.e., build, install, and/or modify campus workspaces, hang doors, fix locks and handles, move equipment and furnishings) to accommodate user needs and maximize space using various hand, power, and specialty tools, dollies, and hand trucks.
• Patient care equipment, fire detection and extinguishing system, and ancillary healthcare systems (i.e., tube system).
• Perform system testing and troubleshooting for battery backup systems. Knowledge of electrical power generator and associated fuel systems, uninterruptible power supply systems, SCADA and Power Logic Software programs.
• Carpentry work including construction of partitions, ceilings and flooring, repair or replacement of cabinetry, shelves, furniture, doors, and hardware. Able to construct ICRA barriers.
• Prepares surfaces by applying coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces. Inspects, caulks, and repairs fire and smoke walls. Hangs pictures, banners, frames, etc., according to ThedaCare standards.
• Exterior buildings and grounds.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Must be 18 years of age
• Licensure or certification in field of specialty as appropriate
• Five years of experience in healthcare maintenance or a related field

Physical demands include:

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

Work environment includes:

• Occasional exposure to sharp objects and instruments
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
• Frequent high noise level in work environment
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents
• Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Scheduled FTE: 1

Location: ThedaCare Medical Center - Waupaca - Waupaca, Wisconsin

Overtime exempt: No

Worker shift details: Days