Critical Hospital Plant & Facilities Technician

UnityPoint Health; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in West Des Moines, IA, seeks a skilled Building Systems Technician to maintain and repair facility and clinical support equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and help ensure safety and regulatory compliance across hospital operations.

In this hands-on role, you will collaborate with teams and vendors to keep beds, lifts, plumbing, electrical systems, and life safety equipment running smoothly, contributing to safe patient care and reliable hospital functioning.

Qualifications

• Minimal high school education or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Associate degree or technical trade training preferred for advanced maintenance.
• Experience with facility maintenance in healthcare or similar environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Respond to work requests for general maintenance and repair of facility systems and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on beds, mobility equipment, and clinical support devices.
• Repair and maintain plumbing, electrical, and mechanical components.
• Inspect life safety systems and ensure regulatory compliance and safety.

Skills

Troubleshooting

HVAC basics

Electrical basics

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's degree in industrial technologies

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical testing tools

Pneumatic systems

Job description

UnityPoint Health in West Des Moines, IA, seeks a skilled Building Systems Technician to maintain and repair facility and clinical support equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and help ensure safety and regulatory compliance across hospital operations.

In this hands-on role, you will collaborate with teams and vendors to keep beds, lifts, plumbing, electrical systems, and life safety equipment running smoothly, contributing to safe patient care and reliable hospital functioning.