Building Maintenance Technician

Building Maintenance Technician

The Building Maintenance Technician provides routine and specialized repair and maintenance support for hospital buildings, equipment, and properties using a computerized maintenance management system. This role diagnoses and corrects issues across mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems to help ensure a safe, reliable, and efficient healthcare environment. The technician also offers technical support and guidance to facility staff and actively participates in hospital and departmental safety, education, and training programs.

• Perform routine and specialized maintenance and repairs on hospital buildings, equipment, and properties using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems, including pumps, belt drives, gear reduction drives, piping, valves, and related components.
• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems, including pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing used for water distribution and wastewater disposal.
• Install, test, maintain, and diagnose electrical and electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, fixtures, components, and systems.
• Service and maintain control systems, including sensors, limit switches, solenoids, motors, and related control components.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems, air handlers, cooling towers, and building automation systems to optimize performance and reliability.
• Carry out general facility and building maintenance tasks, including lighting, carpentry, and other facilities maintenance work as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and pneumatic systems in a timely and safe manner.
• Provide technical support and general guidance to facility staff on the repair, operation, and proper use of facility equipment, components, and utilities.
• Document work performed, findings, and repairs accurately within the computerized maintenance management system.
• Participate in hospital and departmental safety programs, ensuring compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Attend educational opportunities and related training to maintain and improve technical skills and knowledge.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team to prioritize and complete maintenance tasks.
• Respond to maintenance requests and emergencies, including during nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

• Proficiency in using computerized systems, including a computerized maintenance management system, for all aspects of job performance.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, and utility systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Hands‑on experience with electrical systems, including installation, testing, maintenance, and diagnosis of wiring, equipment, fixtures, and components.
• Hands‑on experience with plumbing systems, including installation, repair, and maintenance of pipes, fixtures, and wastewater systems.
• Experience with HVAC systems, including service, maintenance, and troubleshooting of air handlers, cooling towers, and related equipment.
• Ability to perform general facility and building maintenance, including lighting, carpentry, and general repairs.
• Effective written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision and collaborate productively within a team.
• Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and significant overtime as needed.
• Capability to work safely in a hospital environment, following established safety protocols and procedures.

• Experience with building automation systems and controls, including sensors, limit switches, solenoids, and motors.
• Background in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, or general maintenance in a healthcare or similar complex environment.
• Experience with pneumatics and mechanical systems such as pumps, belt drives, and gear reduction drives.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices for HVAC and…