Facilities Apprentice - Facilities Management - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS, offers a Facilities Apprenticeship within Facilities Services. The role provides hands-on training across maintenance, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and more to ensure a safe, functional environment for patients and staff.

You will work under experienced technicians in a structured program with classroom instruction. You will learn preventive maintenance, participate in groundskeeping, and support day-to-day facility operations while adhering to safety and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to understand and retain program curriculum content.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Understands apprenticeship curriculum and performance expectations.
• Assist in maintenance, repair, and operation of building systems including plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration.
• Learn preventive maintenance tasks such as filter replacement, lubrication, and inspection.
• Support general facility upkeep including lighting, flooring, doors, and basic carpentry repairs.
• Participate in groundskeeping duties and landscape maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of maintenance shops and work areas.
• Respond to service requests promptly to support operations.
• Follow Stormont Vail Health safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.
• Engage in on-the-job training and classroom instruction as part of the apprenticeship.

Skills

Communication

Learning agility

Willingness to learn

Job description

## Facilities Apprentice - Facilities Management - FT - DayApply: Topeka, KS: Full time: Posted Today: req24468Position Status:Full timeShift:First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)Hours per week:40Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview The Facilities Apprentice supports the Stormont Vail Health Facilities Services team by assisting with the maintenance and operation of the organization's buildings, systems, and grounds. This hands-on apprenticeship provides structured training and experience across multiple trades, including general maintenance, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, refrigeration, heating/air, painter, hydraulics, plant operations, and machine repair. Under the guidance of experienced technicians, the apprentice develops the skills necessary to ensure a safe, functional, and comfortable environment for our patients, visitors, and team members. Skills and Abilities* Excellent communication skills, demonstrates the ability to listen and respond appropriately.* Ability to understand, absorb, and retain program curriculum content.* Demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to learn.What you will do* Understands the course curriculum and performance expectations for successful completion of the Apprenticeship.* Recognizes their limitations and functions only within the duties they have been deemed competent to perform.* Assist in the maintenance, repair, and operation of building systems including plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration.* Learn to perform preventive maintenance tasks such as filter replacement, lubrication, inspection, and basic equipment servicing.* Support general facility upkeep, including lighting, flooring, doors, and basic carpentry repairs.* Participate in groundskeeping duties such as mowing, trimming, snow removal, and landscape maintenance.* Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety of maintenance shops and work areas.* Respond to service requests promptly and courteously to support departmental and clinical operations.* Follow all Stormont Vail Health safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance standards.* Engage in on-the-job training, mentorship, and classroom instruction as part of the Facilities Apprenticeship program.Travel Requirements* 10% Travel between the various Stormont Vail Health locationsRequired for All Jobs* Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health* Performs other duties as assignedPatient Facing Options* Position is Not Patient FacingRemote Work Guidelines* Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.* Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.* Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.* Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.* Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.Remote Work Capability* On-Site; No RemoteScope* No Supervisory Responsibility* No Budget Responsibility No Budget ResponsibilityPhysical Demands* Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Climbing (Ladders): Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour* Crawling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Driving (Automatic): Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours* Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours* Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Lifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs* Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Pulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 10 lbs* Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 10 lbs* Reaching (Forward): Frequently 3-5 Hours* Reaching (Overhead): Frequently 3-5 Hours* Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Walking: Occasionally 1-3 HoursWorking Conditions* Burn: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Chemical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour* Dusts: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Electrical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Explosive: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Extreme Temperatures: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Infectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hour* Mechanical: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour* Noise/Sounds: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Other Atmospheric Conditions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour* Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour* Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour* Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour* Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour* Wet and/or Humid: Occasionally 1-3 Hours