Facilities Maintenance Technician

Facilities Maintenance Technician

The Facilities Maintenance Technician provides routine and specialized building repair and maintenance support for hospital facilities, equipment, and properties. This role uses a computerized maintenance management system to identify, diagnose, and correct issues across mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems, ensuring a safe, reliable, and efficient environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

• Perform routine and specialized maintenance and repair on hospital buildings, equipment, and properties using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and correct mechanical system issues, including pumps, belt-driven equipment, gear reduction drives, piping, and valves, and perform diagnosis and replacement as needed.
• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems, including pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing components used for water distribution and wastewater disposal.
• Install, test, maintain, and diagnose electrical and electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, fixtures, components, and systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Maintain and troubleshoot control systems, including sensors, limit switches, solenoids, motors, and related components.
• Provide technical support and general guidance to facility staff in the repair and operation of facility equipment, utilities, and building systems.
• Perform general building and facilities maintenance tasks, including HVAC systems, cooling towers, air handlers, lighting, pneumatics, carpentry, and other mechanical services.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on facility systems and equipment to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
• Use computerized systems to document work orders, maintenance activities, and repair histories accurately and efficiently.
• Participate in hospital and departmental safety programs, following all safety procedures and regulations.
• Attend educational opportunities and related training to maintain and enhance technical knowledge and skills.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and other hospital departments to prioritize and complete maintenance tasks.
• Work independently with minimal supervision to diagnose problems and implement effective solutions.
• Support building automation systems and general maintenance of facility infrastructure.
• Respond to maintenance requests and emergencies during nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.

• Proficiency in using computerized systems for all aspects of job performance, including maintenance management and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, and utility systems in a facilities environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proven problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Experience with electrical systems, including installation, testing, maintenance, and diagnosis of wiring, equipment, fixtures, and components.
• Experience with plumbing systems, including installing, repairing, and maintaining pipes, fixtures, and wastewater distribution and disposal systems.
• Hands-on experience with HVAC systems, including air handlers, cooling towers, and general HVAC maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of control systems, including sensors, limit switches, solenoids, motors, and related components.
• Ability to work effectively unsupervised and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a regular schedule and to support overtime needs.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and building automation systems.

• Experience with facility maintenance and building maintenance in a healthcare or similar critical environment.
• Background in general maintenance, carpentry, and mechanical services within large facilities.
• Familiarity with building automation systems and HVAC controls.
• Experience with pneumatics and lighting systems maintenance.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and support to other facility staff.
• Comfort working with service and maintenance repair tasks across multiple trades.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety programs and procedures.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and educational opportunities to keep skills current.

You join a supportive environment that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth. You have access to a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital plans; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and post-tax contribution options; voluntary life and AD&D insurance for you and your dependents; short- and long-term disability; a Health Spending Account (HSA);

transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and paid time off or leave such as vacation and sick time,…