Hospital Maintenance Technician - Houston, TX (Mars Veterinary Health)

Hospital Maintenance Technician - Houston South Mars Veterinary Health

LOCATION & SCHEDULE:

Banfield Willowbrook TX|001358, Full time

COMPENSATION:

$33.46 - $52.28

As part of the Mars Petcare family of businesses, Mars Veterinary Health is a global network of veterinary practices made possible by 75,000 Associates who care for millions of pets across nearly 3,000 clinics in more than 20 countries each year. We are committed to leveraging our reach to make a long-term positive impact on people, pets, and the planet and know our Purpose A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with the people who care for them. We strive to offer unparalleled veterinary care for pets by first and foremost enabling and empowering our Associates to do what they love, whether in primary, specialty, and emergency care or management and leadership.

This role will support the Mars Veterinary Health hospital locations within the South Houston, TX area. Applicants must live within 20 miles of this area to be considered.

Why This Role Matters:

The Hospital Maintenance Technician ensures hospital facilities in their region are maintained in good condition and working order by identifying, managing, and performing facility and medical equipment repairs and preventive maintenance.

You Will:

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
• Identify, manage, perform, measure, schedule and track facility repair and preventive maintenance tasks in accordance to practice standards, including but not limited to:
• Painting and cove base installation
• Cabinetry and laminate repairs
• Drywall and ceiling repairs
• Basic plumbing and electrical repairs
• Lighting maintenance and repairs
• Flooring maintenance and repairs
• Manage assigned in-house maintenance and repair work orders, schedule the work, communicate timelines to hospitals and coordinators/construction managers and complete the work.
• Manage all facets of ceramic tile floor care regional maintenance program.
• Source, select, hire, and manage painting contractors to complete all paints within region in accordance to practice standards.
• Perform medical equipment preventive maintenance work on various equipment. Report on-repairable damage.
• Inspect, document, and report facility damages, repairs, structural conditions, and construction plan variances.
• Regularly provide clear and concise communication of repairs, projects and service work updates and deliverables to managers and field leaders.
• Purchase and keep inventory of all needed hospital maintenance materials.
• Coordinate travel arrangements within MVH guidelines and budget to meet job deadlines.
• Some travel is required.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Your Experience Should Include:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Facilities Management or a similar field is preferred.
• Three years of experience in Construction or Maintenance are required.
• Working knowledge and/or experience of construction terms, blueprints, troubleshooting electrical, plumbing, casework, and general building constructions is required.
• Working knowledge and/or experience with building construction power tools, electrical, plumbing, drywall repair, paint, cabinetry, laminate, vinyl composition tile (VCT) and ceramic flooring installation and repair and general building construction is preferred.

Salary Range: $33.46 - $52.28/hour

Compensation is determined based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, location, and market competitiveness.

Does this sound like you? Want to join an organization that values Quality, Efficiency, Responsibility, Mutuality, and Freedom? Apply today to be considered and join us to advance our mission to create A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

What We Offer You:

• Competitive salary with paid time off & holidays so you can spend time with the people you love.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved ones.
• Fertility and family-building assistance.
• Paid Parental leave.
• Practice Paid Basic Life Insurance.
• Practice Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Automatic enrollment 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of employment with generous company match.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Legal Plan.
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account.
• Mental health support and resources.
• Paid Volunteering.
• Optimum Wellness Plans for up to three pets.
• Continuing Education allowance & MED hours for eligible positions.
• Student Debt Relief (for full-time DVMs).
• A Variety of discounts including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular and so much more.

Special Working Considerations:

• Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time.
• Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables.
• The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate.
• Environment where pets are present.

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. MVH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. MVH complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every MVH location.