Facilities Technician

Assists in the performance of duties necessary to keep the physical structure and associated equipment of the facility in good repair.  Minor maintenance, repairs and other construction related task are the primary duties.  Assists the Facilities Department with plumbing, construction, electrical and HVAC maintenance.  Participates in performance improvement (PI) activities.

• Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner to reflect the highest integrity of the Facilities Department.
• Performs minor construction related projects campus wide from wall repairs, painting, installing doors, curtain tracks, repairs, and installs cabinets and locks.
• Performs urgent corrective routine and requisitioned repairs of minor problems with the electrical, construction related, mechanical and plumbing systems as required.
• Performs maintenance on equipment and systems as required.
• Performs maintenance duties to all physical structures of facility and complies with all building safety codes.  This is to include facility equipment and associated controls.
• Assists in replacing repairing and testing electrical circuits, equipment, appliances and lighting systems as required.
• Maintains routine records of all inspections maintenance and repairs performed on any equipment or system in our log books and in our computer maintenance management system.
• Read and understand the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Book.
• Oversees all construction related contractors and ensures they are completing their work properly with in the standards of KRMC and the local codes.
• Maintain and organize the stock room with parts for the areas you oversee.
• Performs manual duties as requested (i.e. moving supplies or furniture, replacing light bulbs, removing trash or scrap material).
• Helps with basic snow removal when needed.
• Ability to do work on his/her own with only normal supervision.
• Develops a working knowledge of fire alarm and signal systems.
• A thorough knowledge of how to use and maintain facilities tools and equipment.
• Knowledge and observance of safety precautions.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Ability to design, research options for parts, repair possibilities or alternate fixes by developing a plan, researching the possibilities on the internet and developing costs along with the options.
• Shared on call status with engineering team for trouble calls on a rotating basis.
• Maintain regulatory requirements by becoming knowledgeable and understands the code books affiliated with the medical facilities.

Regulatory Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Prefer two to five (2-5) years of maintenance related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Plumbing or related experience preferred.