Facilities Apprentice - Facilities Management - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS offers a Facilities Apprenticeship to support maintenance and operation of hospital buildings, systems, and grounds. This hands-on program provides structured training across general maintenance, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, refrigeration, and more under experienced technicians.

You will learn preventive maintenance, safety standards, and routine facility upkeep while contributing to a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Education

Trade/technical program in building maintenance/HVAC/plumbing

Job description

Position Status: Full time Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Hours per week: 40

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.

Education Qualifications

Enrollment or interest in a trade, vocational, or technical program in building maintenance, plumbing, HVAC, or related field.

Preferred 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 locations Required for All Jobs

Patient Facing Options

Position is Not Patient Facing

Remote 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 Remote Scope

Supervisory Responsibility

No Supervisory Responsibility

Budget Responsibility

No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical 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 Hours Working 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

Working 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

Equal Opportunity

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.

Company Description

Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O'Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O'Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.