Environmental Technician

TCA Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center located on Chicago's far south side has been a provider of innovative, accessible, and quality primary care, dental, behavioral health services and more to Chicagoland's underserved communities for over 50 years! The culture at TCA Health is one of service and commitment. Our team of dedicated professionals is the reason why TCA Health continues to be one of Chicago’s leading Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for general maintenance, functionality, safety and upkeep of all facility-related equipment and property owned or operated by TCA Health, Inc., NFP.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (included but not limited to the following);

• Assures the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of all clinic property in accordance with OSHA guidelines including: restrooms, waiting areas, and exam rooms.
• Uses brooms, mops, and floor equipment to sweep, mop, strip and wax floors.
• Uses vacuum cleaners to clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and blinds.
• Dusts furniture and equipment.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors and sills.
• Empties wastebaskets.
• Replenishes restroom supplies.
• Facilitates regular clinic beautification and design
• Waxing, sweeping, and drywall repair/replacing, etc.
• Paints touch up and finish painting of interior and exterior walls.
• Assists staff in furnishing offices, waiting areas, and meeting rooms with appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Assembles and moves furniture, hangs pictures and bulletin boards, makes name plates, moves and sets up tables and chairs.
• Sets up and tears down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and function rooms.
• Picks up and delivers supplies and materials to rooms.
• Troubleshoots minor maintenance problems and performs preventive building maintenance involving electrical, structural, plumbing, and equipment repair or replacement.
• Performs routine plumbing repairs such as unstopping toilets, sinks or urinals, fixing water leaks, leaking faucets, and water fountains.
• Performs routine electrical repairs such as changing light bulbs or fluorescent lamps and assists in repairing ballast and light fixtures.
• Performs preventive building maintenance duties, caulks windows and doors, repairs and replaces broken windows.
• Repairs and replaces door knobs or locks, repairs door closures, patches holes in walls.
• Uses hand tools and power tools in making minor maintenance repairs and maintaining grounds and walks.
• Purchases supplies, equipment, and materials necessary to complete projects at the direction of the Facilities Manager.
• Performs seasonal outdoor restoration and grounds-keeping as deemed necessary or appropriate for weather conditions.
• Assists in clearing snow from entrances and walkways.
• Maintains outdoor landscaping and plants according to established schedule of duties.
• Follows all applicable safety rules and procedures.
• Reports work accomplished orally or on written work order to supervisor.
• Provides assistance to staff, patients, and other visitors as necessary.
• Opens and closes clinic according to security procedures.
• Checks building at beginning and end of shifts.
• Participates in building coverage by working evenings and Saturday rotation as required.

EDUCATIONAL/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in custodial work, preferable in a health care setting.
• Must have a current driver’s license, and have daily access to reliable transportation to cover all sites.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of trades related to building maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of a variety of building maintenance procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of machinery, equipment, and tools necessary for the maintenance and repair of medical office buildings.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skilled in reading and following blueprints and assembly instructions.
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Skilled in using hand and power tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to sit, stand and walk throughout the day.
• Able to frequently be working outside and subject to weather conditions
• Able to utilize vision to operate equipment safely.
• Able to lift, push and/or pull up to 100 pounds.
• Able to reach, stoop, bend, squat.
• Able to type and write legibly.
• Ability to hear within normal range.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Subject to outdoor weather conditions.
• Noise level is moderate.

At TCA Health, we believe that you, our Employees, are our most important asset. Helping you and your family achieve and maintain good health—physical, emotional, and financial—is the reason TCA Health offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Restoration: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person