Facilities Operations Assistant

Facilities Operations Assistant Job Category:
Maintenance Requisition

Number: FACIL
001151 Full-Time On-site Springfield, MA 01103, USA General

Responsible for assisting with the maintenance, safety, cleanliness, and overall condition of Caring Health Center facilities, grounds, equipment, and building systems. Assists with routine maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance activities. Responds to work orders and facility-related needs and provides facilities support across multiple locations.

High school diploma or GED. 2-3 years of related facilities, building maintenance, or healthcare facility maintenance experience. Knowledge of commercial building maintenance, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC/mechanical systems, preventive maintenance, and general building repairs. Ability to troubleshoot routine facility and maintenance issues, identify potential causes, determine appropriate solutions, and recognize when issues require specialized technical assistance. Experience with work orders and maintenance documentation, including the ability to receive, prioritize, complete, and document work requests.

Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, floor-care equipment, snow-removal equipment, and other equipment used in commercial building maintenance. Knowledge of workplace safety practices and the ability to identify and appropriately address facility hazards. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Basic computer skills. Valid Massachusetts driver's license and reliable transportation. Ability to work across multiple facilities and travel between locations as required.

Experience with commercial floor care, including stripping, waxing, buffing, polishing, and maintaining various flooring types. Familiarity with building automation systems, thermostats, controls, timers, and related systems used to manage heating, cooling, ventilation, and facility operations. Familiarity with life-safety systems, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, exit signage, fire extinguishers, emergency generators, and related equipment. Experience coordinating maintenance or repairs with qualified contractors and service providers.

Experience working in a healthcare or other regulated facility environment.

Salary range: $19.23 to $24.19 per hour

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