Facilities Technician

The Facilities Technician is responsible for providing essential support in maintaining the overall cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the hospital facility. This entry‑level position involves performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks under the supervision of senior maintenance staff. The maintenance worker plays a critical role in ensuring that the facilities environment remains in optimal condition to support patient care and staff operations.

Education:

High school education or equivalent. Experience or training in light plumbing, electrical, heating/air conditioning, wall and floor finishing, painting, and grounds care are required. Experience or training in hospital facility maintenance and safety are desired.

Experience:

Experience in general maintenance, repair, or a related field required. Experience or training in light plumbing, electrical, heating/air conditioning, wall and floor finishing, painting and grounds care preferred. Previous health system experience preferred.

• Conduct routine inspections of the hospital facility to identify and address maintenance issues—malfunctioning equipment, plumbing leaks, electrical problems, or structural damages.
• Assist in the repair and maintenance of hospital infrastructure.
• Perform minor repairs and troubleshoot equipment and machinery used in the health system.
• Assist in set up, re‑arrangement of furniture/equipment and supplies following safety guidelines and ergonomic principles.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests.
• Adhere to established safety protocols and guidelines.
• Collaborate with other maintenance team members to prioritize maintenance projects and tasks.

$24.78 – $33.38 per hour, depending on experience.

• Occasional (0‑33%):
  Sitting, reclining, change position, crouching/squatting, crawling, balancing, stooping, kneeling, using stairs or scaffolding, lifting/lowering (0‑50 lbs), carrying (20‑50 lbs), pushing/pulling (20‑50 lbs).
• Frequent (34‑66%):
  Standing, walking, reaching, handling, ladder use.
• Continuous (37‑100%):
  Visual and auditory requirements.

• Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account, matched retirement starting on day 1, and a dependent care matching plan.
• A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan.
• Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in the first year of employment and accruing with years of service.
• Access to mental health, financial health, and wellness services as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free nutrition consultations, and discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse.
• Deep discounts on food and drink in the cafeteria.
• No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office.

Benefits Eligibility:
Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account:
All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.

Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.

Life and AD&D insurance:
All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Short‑term and long‑term disability:
All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.