Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Facilities Maintenance Technician supports the safe, efficient operation of a healthcare facility by performing a wide range of maintenance, repair, and preventative tasks. This role focuses on minor electrical and plumbing work, building and grounds upkeep, and general handyman duties to ensure a clean, functional, and comfortable environment for staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily walkthroughs of hospital grounds and interior areas to assess the condition of functional systems, identify malfunctions, and determine needed repairs.
• Perform minor electrical maintenance, including replacing lightbulbs, removing and installing general light fixtures, and ensuring proper operation of basic electrical components.
• Carry out minor plumbing maintenance such as repairing or replacing leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging drains, and replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices.
• Complete minor building and facilities repairs, including adjusting doors, fitting locks and handles, and addressing basic carpentry needs.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks throughout the facility and document findings, observations, and completed work to support ongoing building upkeep.
• Reconfigure, install, position, and remount office furniture and workspace elements, such as furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, lighting, and file cabinets, to accommodate user needs and optimize office space.
• Use appropriate hand tools and equipment to safely and efficiently complete maintenance and repair tasks.
• Order parts and materials as needed for maintenance work and maintain required documents, records, and logs related to repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Support hospital staff by responding to maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned to ensure the facility remains safe, functional, and well maintained.

Essential Skills

• 1–2 years of experience as a maintenance helper, maintenance technician, or in a similar facilities maintenance role.
• Hands-on experience with general maintenance repair in a building or facility setting.
• Basic carpentry skills, including the ability to perform minor repairs and adjustments to doors, locks, handles, and fixtures.
• Practical plumbing skills for minor maintenance, including leak repairs, drain unclogging, and replacement of hoses and related components.
• Basic electrical maintenance skills, such as replacing lightbulbs and installing or removing general light fixtures.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance tasks and accurately document issues, actions taken, and follow-up needs.
• Proficiency using common hand tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Capability to reconfigure and install office furniture and workspace elements to meet user requirements.
• Strong attention to detail in identifying facility issues during walkthroughs and inspections.
• Reliability and consistency in following schedules and completing assigned tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in facility maintenance within a hospital or healthcare environment.
• Experience in building maintenance, handyman or handymen services, or facility maintenance roles.
• Comfort working in a mental health treatment facility and maintaining professionalism in a clinical setting.
• Ability to organize and maintain records, work orders, and documentation for parts and repairs.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with staff and report maintenance needs or safety concerns.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize multiple maintenance tasks.
• Willingness to perform a variety of minor duties as needed to support overall facility operations.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a contract-to-hire path, providing stability and long-term potential for growth within a supportive healthcare environment. You will work a consistent weekday schedule, allowing for predictable work-life balance while contributing to a mission-driven organization focused on patient care and well-being.

Work Environment

This role is based in a healthcare facility that provides mental health treatment, where maintaining a safe, clean, and functional environment is a top priority. The schedule is Monday through Friday, typically from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., offering daytime hours in a structured setting. Work is performed throughout the hospital building and grounds, using standard hand tools and equipment to complete maint