Facilities & Maintenance Technician

Position: Facilities & Maintenance Technician Location: Lindsay, CA Job Id: 221 # of Openings: 1 Facilities & Maintenance Technician Living Water Clinic – Clínica Agua Viva Location: Lindsay, CA | Travel throughout Tulare County and surrounding service areas Department: Maintenance Reports To: Facilities Coordinator / Operations Management Supervises: None Employment Status: Full-Time, Regular Position Overview The Facilities & Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the safe, clean, functional, and well-maintained condition of Living Water Clinic – Clínica Agua Viva facilities, grounds, vehicles, trailers, and mobile medical and dental clinics. This position performs a wide variety of general maintenance, repairs, preventive maintenance, groundskeeping, facility improvement, and operational support duties across clinic locations. The technician is expected to proactively identify maintenance needs, address issues within their training and authorized scope, communicate and document completed work, and promptly escalate work requiring licensed or specialized professional services. The ideal candidate is dependable, mechanically inclined, safety-conscious, organized, trustworthy, adaptable, and able to work independently while remaining accountable to management. Because this position works in healthcare environments, the employee must understand the importance of cleanliness, infection control, patient privacy, minimizing disruptions to patient care, and maintaining a professional and respectful presence around patients, providers, and staff. Employees are also expected to respect and support Living Water Clinic – Clínica Agua Viva’s Christian mission and workplace culture. General Maintenance & Repairs Perform general building maintenance and repairs within authorized skill and safety limits. Perform carpentry, drywall repair, minor framing, patching, caulking, painting, staining, and related repairs. Assist with renovations, facility improvement projects, and general repairs. Install or replace flooring, baseboards, shelving, cabinets, vanities, fixtures, thresholds, and similar items. Repair, assemble, modify, and install furniture and equipment. Hang, adjust, lubricate, repair, stain, and paint doors. Safely operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, saws, and other maintenance equipment. Recognize when a repair is outside the employee’s training, authorization, or scope and promptly notify management. Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Perform basic, non-licensed plumbing troubleshooting and repairs within authorized scope. Repair or replace accessible plumbing components such as sinks, faucets, toilets, supply lines, and related fixtures. Address minor clogs, slow drains, and accessible leaks when safely permitted. Perform basic irrigation and sprinkler repairs. Perform minor electrical maintenance within authorized scope, including basic work involving lights, switches, outlets/GFCIs, and fixtures. Maintain interior and exterior lighting. Replace HVAC and mini-split filters and perform basic preventive maintenance. Monitor HVAC systems for unusual sounds, temperatures, leaks, or performance concerns. Identify and upscale electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or mechanical issues requiring licensed or specialized service. Grounds & Exterior Maintenance Perform routine landscaping, trimming, weed removal, debris removal, and general groundskeeping. Pressure wash and clean exterior areas as needed. Inspect and clean accessible gutters when safe and authorized. Conduct basic roof inspections and report damage, leaks, or deterioration. Perform minor exterior sealing and caulking. Inspect parking lots, walkways, signage, irrigation, exterior lighting, and building exteriors. Safely operate ladders, landscaping equipment, saws, and chainsaws when properly trained and authorized. Maintain grounds and exterior areas in a safe, clean, and professional condition. Vehicles, Trailers & Mobile Clinics Maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Safely operate company maintenance vehicles. Transport equipment, furniture, tools, materials, and supplies between clinic locations. Safely connect, tow, maneuver, back, and park utility trailers when properly trained and authorized. Assist with cleaning and maintaining mobile medical and dental clinics. Perform minor mobile-clinic repairs involving seals, filters, hardware, fixtures, and general upkeep. Assist with basic routine vehicle and mobile-unit maintenance when trained and authorized. Inspect mobile clinics and trailers for visible maintenance, safety, or operational concerns. Report vehicle, trailer, or mobile-unit issues requiring professional repair. Preventive Maintenance & Safety Conduct scheduled facility walkthroughs and preventive maintenance inspections. Proactively identify leaks, moisture, damage, deterioration, safety hazards, and needed repairs. Inspect doors, locks, lighting, plumbing, HVAC, roofs, grounds, flooring, fixtures, and general building conditions. Maintain clear exits, walkways, and access areas. Respond appropriately to urgent facility issues, including leaks, HVAC failures, broken doors or locks, flooding, electrical concerns, and other building emergencies. Follow applicable PPE, ladder, fall-protection, tool, chemical, equipment-safety, and workplace safety requirements. Document and upscale conditions that cannot be safely or appropriately corrected in-house. Inventory & Operational Support Assist with maintenance inventory and ordering. Maintain appropriate supplies of PPE, tools, filters, hardware, plumbing and electrical supplies, paint, cleaning products, and commonly used maintenance materials. Identify supply shortages before materials are depleted. Prepare material and supply lists for upcoming projects. Pick up and deliver approved materials and supplies. Maintain organized maintenance vehicles, storage areas, tools, and equipment. Assist with clinic moves and relocations. Move furniture, equipment, supplies, and other materials as needed. Assist with deliveries, supply runs, storage organization, event setup and tear-down. Provide reasonable cleaning and janitorial assistance when operationally necessary. Support daily logistics between clinic locations. Communication & Documentation Communicate professionally and respectfully with supervisors, providers, staff, patients, and other members of the community. Provide timely updates regarding work location, progress, delays, completion, and materials needed. Use photographs, maintenance logs, checklists, work orders, and task-management systems to document work. Clearly communicate problems requiring additional attention or professional service. Work independently while remaining accountable to management. Ask questions whenever instructions, expectations, safety requirements, or the appropriate scope of work are unclear. Because this position works within healthcare facilities, maintenance activities may take place in areas where patients are receiving care. The employee must: Minimize dust, debris, noise, odors, and disruptions in patient-care areas. Coordinate work that may interfere with patient care or clinic operations. Follow applicable infection-control and sanitation procedures. Maintain clean and organized work areas. Protect equipment, furniture, patient belongings, and clinic property. Communicate with clinic staff before beginning work that may affect patient care or office operations. Immediately report conditions that could affect patient or employee safety. Professional Expectations Reliability & Dependability Arrive on time and prepared to work. Complete assignments properly and within expected timeframes. Follow through on commitments and communicate promptly about delays or challenges. Safety & Cleanliness Follow workplace safety procedures and use appropriate PPE and equipment. Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary work areas. Immediately report hazards, damage, unsafe conditions, or incidents. Confidentiality & Professionalism Respect patient privacy and HIPAA requirements. Do not discuss, photograph, share, or disclose confidential information encountered while working in clinic facilities. Treat patients, visitors, providers, coworkers, and community members with dignity and respect. Teamwork & Accountability Work cooperatively with clinical, administrative, facilities, and maintenance teams. Be willing to assist others when appropriate. Accurately document work performed and materials used. Take responsibility for mistakes and promptly work to correct them. Protect company property, tools, equipment, vehicles, and supplies. Remain flexible as priorities and clinic needs change. Adjust schedules, tasks, and work methods when necessary to support patient care and organizational needs. Respond appropriately to urgent facility needs. Living Water Clinic – Clínica Agua Viva seeks to provide healthcare and service consistent with Christian principles, including compassion, integrity, humility, honesty, kindness, respect, and service to others. Employees are expected to: Respect and support the organization’s Christian mission and workplace culture. Treat patients, coworkers, and visitors with dignity and compassion. Be respectful of prayer, faith-based practices, and the organization’s Christian environment. Support a workplace culture centered on serving others and caring for the community. Conduct themselves with professionalism, integrity, compassion, and respect. Qualifications & Requirements Required Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Ability to safely operate company vehicles and equipment. Basic knowledge of general building maintenance and repair. Ability to safely use common hand and power tools. Basic smartphone and computer skills. Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers. Ability to work independently and manage multiple maintenance needs. Ability to recognize when a task is outside one’s training, authorization, or scope and elevate appropriately. Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect HIPAA requirements. Ability to work professionally in a healthcare environment. Ability to regularly lift approximately 50+ pounds . Preferred Previous experience in facilities maintenance, property maintenance, construction, handyman services, building maintenance, or a related field. Experience working in a healthcare, medical, dental, commercial, or multi-site facility environment. Experience with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, landscaping, or general repairs. Experience towing and maneuvering trailers. Experience maintaining mobile clinics, trailers, vehicles, or similar mobile units. OSHA, ladder safety, fall protection, electrical, HVAC, or other relevant safety training. Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and work-order systems. Physical Requirements & Work Environment The employee must be able to safely perform the physical functions necessary to complete maintenance and facility-support responsibilities, including: Regularly lifting and moving approximately 50+ pounds . Bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and carrying equipment and materials. Working indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions. Standing and walking for extended periods. Using ladders and safely accessing roofs when properly trained, equipped, and authorized. Operating hand tools, power tools, landscaping equipment, and other maintenance equipment. Traveling between clinic locations as assigned. Safely moving furniture, equipment, supplies, and materials. Reasonable accommodations may be considered in accordance with applicable law. Core Expectation The Facilities & Maintenance Technician is expected to be someone who “sees a need and takes appropriate action.” The successful employee will: Identify the need. Determine whether it falls within their training, authorization, and safe scope of work. Address the issue when it can safely be handled in-house. Communicate and document what was found and what was done. Escalate the issue when professional, licensed, or specialized service is required. The goal is not simply to repair problems after they occur, but to proactively identify and prevent facility issues whenever possible , helping ensure that Living Water Clinic – Clínica Agua Viva locations remain safe, clean, functional, welcoming, and ready to provide quality patient care. Living Water Clinic – Clínica Agua Viva is committed to providing a professional workplace where employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and organizational policies. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Duties may be modified as organizational needs change. #J-18808-Ljbffr Living Water Clinicere