Facilities Maintenance Technician - Onsite and Field as directed

Position: Facilities Maintenance Technician - Onsite and in the Field as directed

Position Description

MPHD is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on the systems and equipment inside and outside of multiple health related facilities.

If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at

Typical Duties

• Performs preventative maintenance on environmental systems.
• Replaces or cleans filters.
• Performs routine maintenance, cleaning and repairs on HVAC systems.
• Maintains and/or replaces thermostats.
• Repairs and maintains fixtures, furniture, electrical systems, and plumbing systems.
• Diagnoses failures in equipment and initiates necessary repairs.
• Repairs and maintains toilets, sinks, water fountains, and drainage pipes.
• Replaces parts in motorized or electrical machinery.
• Replaces or installs doors, locks, windows, and related hardware.
• Monitors elevators and requests maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Ensures operation of all building safety features such as alarms and sprinkler systems.
• Assists in maintaining building security system and procedures.
• Checks for and reports signs of vandalism, theft, or break-ins.
• Participates in custodial services work.
• Assists in inspecting and evaluating physical condition of buildings/structures.
• Inspects and maintains equipment.
• Maintains grounds of various facilities and related equipment.
• Keeps records and makes reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of skilled maintenance and/or repair work on electrical, environmental, or mechanical building systems.
• Valid class “D” driver’s license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however at the present time MPHD is not sponsoring individuals through any of the US Governments employment-based immigration programs.

MPHD seeks to be a socially and culturally responsive organization that acknowledges and addresses historical and current inequities in our public health promotion and practice. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work with multicultural communities.

Preferred Experience , Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of electrical circuits and devices related to building maintenance.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and carpentry methods.
• Knowledge of the equipment, materials, and methods used in custodial work.
• Ability to repair and maintain furniture, doors, windows, and related hardware.
• Ability to use hand and power tools, safety equipment, and related maintenance equipment.
• Ability to assist in coordinating maintenance and custodial assignments and projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work outside of scheduled shift or on call as the need arises.
• Custodial experience.

Full-time, Civil Service positions

• 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
• 1 Sick Day per month
• 12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions

• 20 vacation days per year
• 3 Personal days per year
• 1 Sick Day per month
• 12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions

• Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions

• contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions

• no benefits offered.

01 What is your highest level of education?

• Less than High School or GED
• High School or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Advanced Degree

02 How many years of participating in custodial work do you have?

• Less than a year
• 1-2 years
• More than 2 years

03 How many years of of skilled maintenance and/or repair work on electrical, environmental, or mechanical building systems experience do you have?

• Less than two years
• Two years of experience
• Three years of experience
• Four or more years experience

04 I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.

• Yes
• Required Question