Facilities Apprentice: Multi-Trade Maintenance Trainee

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

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.