Facilities Technician

HBH New Halsted
3501 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657, USA

HBH New Halsted
3501 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657, USA

Howard Brown Health is a nationally recognized leader in LGBTQ+ health and wellness. Our commitment to inclusive and affirming care has made us a cornerstone of the Chicago community. At Howard Brown, we believe in providing holistic, patient-centered care that empowers individuals and enriches lives.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to health equity and social justice.
• Work in a supportive, inclusive, and culturally competent environment.
• Access to continuous learning opportunities and professional development.
• Contribute to groundbreaking health initiatives and research.
• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan.
  • BCBS HMO, PPO, and PPO Select Plans
  • BCBS Dental
  • BCBS Vision
• Paid Time Off:
• 3-weeks paid vacation and 1-week of personal time
• 12 accrued sick days per year
• PTO Exchange allows employees to turn unused PTO into liquid assets
• 401k program with up to 5% employer match after 90 days
• Employer-paid basic life insurance valued at one times the annual salary
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefit account
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs; NHSC & PSLF
• Employee Assistance Program with 5 employer-paid counseling sessions
• 50% off at Brown Elephant Resale Shops and discounts at local businesses

Pay: $20.92/hour

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs daily building and isolation maintenance and cleaning of clinic rooms, as well as the interior and exterior of facilities including grounds keeping and snow removal.
• Performs minor building services such as replacing light bulbs and filters.
• Maintains facilities department supplies and performs inventory procedures at all buildings.
• Vacuums, sweeps, and mops floors.
• Performs carpet spot cleaning, as necessary.
• Performs continuous facilities walkthroughs to ensure a safe and clean environment for all and follows proper infection control policies.
• Collects and disposes of all trash, adhering to biohazard procedures and recycling.
• Performs special maintenance projects for all Howard Brown Health locations, as necessary.
• Collaborates with other facilities personnel on various projects.
• Provides excellent customer service and proactively interacts and communicates with staff.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, &

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Education:

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent is required.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in building cleaning and maintenance in a healthcare setting is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Valid and current U.S. driver’s license and access to a vehicle to drive to locations daily is required.
• Willingness and ability to work day, evening, and weekend hours is required.
• Ability to use healthcare-grade cleaning equipment and work safely with a variety of cleaning supplies.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and use proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and safely use ladders and step stools.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, or snow is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time efficiently.
• Ability and willingness to frequently travel through inter-city streets and expressways.
• Ability to work in a shared working space.
• Willingness and desire to work with the LGBTQ community.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS

• Requires ability to speak audibly and listen actively.
• Requires ability to use computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Requires ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, safely using ladders, and lifting up to 50 pounds and using proper lifting techniques.
• May require periodic travel.
• Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Operating heavy equipment or power tools.
• Operating a motor vehicle.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
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