Facilities Technician

Want to join our team? We are looking for a Gacilities Technician to be responsible for the day-to-day repair, preventive maintenance, and general upkeep of the organization's healthcare and office facilities. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this role executes hands-on work across building systems - HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life-safety, structural, and grounds - while supporting a clean, safe, and compliant environment for patients, families, and staff.

The position operates within the standards required of a CHAP-accredited healthcare environment.

Primary Office

Location:

Pasadena MD and will assist covering all offices in our service area.

Schedule:

Dayshift

Status:
Full-time 40 hours per week

Salary:
Competitive, commensurate with experience, education and credentialing

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Building Systems and Repair

• Perform routine and on-demand repairs across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems.
• Diagnose and resolve facility issues using hand and power tools, testing instruments, and manufacturer specifications.
• Support HVAC operations, including filter changes, condensate management, thermostat checks, and coordination with HVAC vendors on more complex work.
• Maintain doors, locks, hardware, fixtures, and finishes throughout the buildings.

Preventive Maintenance and Compliance

• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance assignments using the facilities work-order system (Worxhub), including weekly generator checks, monthly transfer switch tests, water temperature monitoring, life-safety inspections, and quarterly fire drills.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of all work performed in Worxhub, including labor time, parts used, and completion notes.
• Support CHAP-related compliance activities, including environment-of-care rounds, temperature logs, and documentation that supports survey readiness.
• Identify and report potential code, safety, or compliance concerns proactively.

Vendor and Project Support

• Coordinate access for outside contractors and vendors; verify scope of work onsite and confirm completion.
• Support the Facilities & Operations Manager on capital projects, including HVAC system upgrades, equipment replacements, and facility improvements.
• Assist with vendor walk-throughs, project punch lists, and post-project verification.

Safety and Environment of Care

• Perform all work in accordance with OSHA standards, organizational safety policies, and infection-control protocols appropriate to a hospice/inpatient environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop and storage area.
• Demonstrate awareness of patient and family presence at inpatient sites; conduct work with appropriate sensitivity, quiet, and professionalism.
• Maintain situational awareness of HIPAA and patient privacy considerations during work in clinical areas.

Communication and Teamwork

• Communicate proactively with the Facilities & Operations Manager regarding status, blockers, and escalations.
• Coordinate with clinical, administrative, and operations staff in a professional and respectful manner.
• Participate in continuous improvement of facilities processes, PM programs, and vendor management practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Facilities & Operations Manager.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade school certificate, associates degree or relevant vocational training preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of facility maintenance, building maintenance, or general trades experience in a commercial, institutional or healthcare setting.
• Healthcare or CHAP-accredited facility experience is not required - relevant training will be provided on healthcare-specific standards, CHAP environment-of-care expectations, and infection-control practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General mechanical, electrical, and plumbing aptitude across commercial building systems.
• Ability to read basic blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Working knowledge of building safety systems (fire alarms, sprinklers, emergency power, generators).
• Comfort with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS);
  Worxhub experience a plus but not required - training provided.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage time across multiple sites and competing priorities.
• Ability to interact professionally with patients, families, clinical staff, and vendors.
• Willingness to be available by phone for occasional after-hours guidance, in coordination with on-call vendor coverage

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Work is performed across healthcare inpatient and office environments. Requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and working in confined spaces such as mechanical rooms and crawl spaces.
• Regularly lifts up to 35 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Exposure to typical facility maintenance conditions including dust, cleaning chemicals, mechanical equipment, and variable indoor temperatures.
• Must possess a valid driver's license…