Facilities - Facilities Technician

Thundermist's Mission - To improve the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional health care, removing barriers to that care, and advancing healthy lifestyles.

Please note, effective September 1,2021, all Thundermist employees are required to have an initial dose of vaccine to prevent Covid-19. Effective October 1, 2021, all employees of RI licensed health care facilities must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Employees may be deemed exempt from this requirement based on documentation from their health care provider.

Job Title: Facilities Technician

Reports to: Director of Facilities

Department: Facilities

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Grade: 6

Version Date: 2025

The Facilities Technician is responsible for performing repairs and general maintenance duties at all Thundermist Health Center locations in Rhode Island. Additionally, the Facilities Technician will perform routine property inspections paying special attention to any potential life safety issues, overall cleanliness of the facility and any other items requiring additional attention. This position may be asked to assist the facilities team with coordination of outside contractors or vendors for various services.

Required Qualifications:

• Moderate experience in HVAC, plumbing and/or electrical
• A minimum of five years experience performing general maintenance duties.
• General maintenance knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform all significant job functions listed below.

Preferred Qualifications:

• License in a building trade desired but not required
• Candidates who do not meet all of the preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Perform general maintenance duties including:

• Basic plumbing, electrical and carpentry work
• Building repairs
• Equipment/furniture installation, repairs, and moving
• Replace light bulbs
• Paint/repair walls
• Other maintenance duties as assigned

• This role is onsite
• The Maintenance Technician is regularly required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, climb, operate hand and electrical tools, use a hand truck, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Full-time 40 hours a week along with 24 hours emergency on call rotation

• Written and oral communication skills required. Must be able to utilize/view a PC and operate a computerized work order system.

Thundermist is dedicated in securing the privacy and confidentiality of protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It is the responsibility of all employees to comply to state and federal guidelines in accessing sensitive information.

Thundermist provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Thundermist is dedicated to the goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural difference. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.