Assistant Facilities Technician

Houston Methodist; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as an Assistant Facilities Technician, an entry-level position focused on maintaining facilities through various repair tasks. You'll work under supervision, assisting in inspections and maintenance, while adhering to safety standards. This role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and a proactive approach to facility management.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Entry-level knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists with safety and preventative maintenance inspections.
• Retrieves repair parts and tools, supporting daily operations.
• Follows safety standards and maintains awareness of the work environment.

Skills

Entry-level knowledge of trade skills

Effective communication

Active listening

Education

High School diploma or equivalent education

Job description

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At Houston Methodist, the Facilities Technician Assistant position is an entry-level position which is responsible for assisting facility personnel in the completion of tasks by performing various aspects of work associated with their shop/department for maintenance of Houston Methodist facilities. Under supervision, this position supports performing safety and preventative maintenance, inspections and assists in obtaining materials associated with their shop/department. The Facilities Technician Assistant position supports basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and painting repairs/requests as appropriate and under instruction from leadership.

People Essential Functions

• Interacts in a positive, professional manner, including active listening with patients, medical staff and co-workers.
• Fosters teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Seeks guidance from team members when needed and applies feedback to improve outcomes.
• Actively participates in meetings, huddles and with other team members using positive communication. Applies expected behavior and actions with team members, which contributes towards improvement of department score for employee engagement.
  
  

Service Essential Functions

• Assists in inspections on a routine basis and identifies maintenance opportunities and escalates appropriately.
• Retrieves repair parts, shop tools and other items as specified and assists with daily operations of the facility.
• Seeks out additional information and reference materials, or guidance, to gain clarification to make effective repairs.
• Assists with general maintenance repair and preventative maintenance inspections to include HVAC, electrical and plumbing, as appropriate, in compliance with codes, ordinances and statutes.
  
  

Quality/Safety Essential Functions

• Receives daily work activities and maintains set timelines as determined by leadership to optimize response time.
• Follows safety standards, policies and procedures established for the department and hospital and conducts all procedures accordingly. Maintains awareness of environment and uses great caution while navigating various work areas.
• Uses tools and equipment to perform the job in an efficient, effective and safe manner.
  
  

Finance Essential Functions

• Assists with capturing accurate and complete documentation of work orders.
• Maintains the use and care of commonly used equipment and tools; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively, reducing incidental overtime, and complete daily assigned tasks.
  
  

Growth/Innovation Essential Functions

• Assumes responsibility for growth and development by participating in in-services programs and continuing education. Completes and updates My Development Plan and discusses with management.
• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a technician.
  
  

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
  
  

Work Experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• N/A
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Ability to complete work within designated time frames
• Demonstrates ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department
• Entry-level knowledge of trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, heating, cooling with the use and care of commonly used equipment and tools
• Ability to observe and receive training, instruction and guidance on various building operations processes
  
  

Supplemental Requirements

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform Yes
• Scrubs No
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) Yes
  
  

ON-CALL*

• Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
• On Call* No
  
  

TRAVEL**

• Travel specifications may vary by department**
• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
  
  

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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