Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Southwest Care Center; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Care Center in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Facilities Maintenance Specialist to perform routine building maintenance across locations. You will conduct inspections, minor repairs, room and furniture setup, supply restocking, and safe cleanup to support clinical and administrative environments.

You will identify unsafe conditions, coordinate third-party services (HVAC, landscaping), maintain PM schedules, and ensure waste streams are managed per safety policies.

Qualifications

• Routine maintenance experience in building facilities.
• Ability to perform minor repairs in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting.
• Follow safety protocols and wear PPE.
• Coordinate with licensed tradespeople for specialized work.
• Maintain supplies within budget; assist with waste management.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings, structures, fixtures, equipment to identify malfunctions, unsafe conditions, defective equipment, and other hazards; promptly report conditions that require specialized service or leadership attention.
• Maintain preventive maintenance and inspection schedules to support uninterrupted operations and safe conditions for patients, team members, and visitors.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repair work involving electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry, painting, locks, fixtures, furniture, and equipment within the employee’s demonstrated training, authorization, and legally permitted scope.
• Restock facility supplies and perform routine non-biohazardous cleanups. Respond to spills involving blood, other potentially infectious materials, chemicals, or other hazardous materials only when trained, authorized, and equipped under applicable SCC safety programs.
• Coordinate assigned third-party maintenance services and contracts, including HVAC, landscaping, and other facility vendors, and maintain effective working relationships with outside service providers.
• Travel between SCC locations and vendor or project sites using an SCC-authorized vehicle or other approved transportation, as assigned.
• Assist with the coordination and oversight of facility renovations, additions, relocations, and space modifications as assigned.

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Painting

Facility maintenance

Safety awareness

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical testing meters

Power tools

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Facilities Services, the Facilities Maintenance Specialist performs routine building maintenance and supports safe, clean, functional clinical and administrative environments across Southwest Care Center locations. The position completes preventive maintenance, inspections, minor repairs, room and furniture setup, supply restocking, cleanup, and timely response to facility needs.The Facilities Maintenance Specialist identifies and reports unsafe conditions, supports facility renovations and space changes, coordinates assigned outside maintenance services, and handles facility waste streams in accordance with safety, environmental, and organizational requirements. The role works independently, uses sound judgment, and may work flexible hours when operational needs require.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:· Inspect buildings, structures, fixtures, equipment, and facility systems to identify malfunctions, needed repairs, unsafe conditions, defective equipment, and other hazards; promptly report conditions that require specialized service or leadership attention.· Maintain preventive maintenance and inspection schedules to support uninterrupted operations and safe conditions for patients, team members, and visitors.· Perform routine maintenance and minor repair work involving electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry, painting, locks, fixtures, furniture, and equipment within the employee’s demonstrated training, authorization, and legally permitted scope. Work requiring a licensed tradesperson, permit, specialized certification, or qualified electrical worker must be referred to an appropriately licensed or authorized provider.· Maintain facility maintenance materials, tools, equipment, and supplies at appropriate levels and within budgetary expectations; provide maintenance input and recommendations to the Director of Facilities Services.· Restock facility supplies and perform routine non-biohazardous cleanups. Respond to spills involving blood, other potentially infectious materials, chemicals, or other hazardous materials only when trained, authorized, and equipped under applicable SCC safety programs.· Organize and prepare meeting rooms, lounges, and other shared spaces as needed.· Install, mount, move, and assemble modular office components and furnishings, including furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, lighting, and file cabinets, using appropriate tools and safe work practices.· Coordinate assigned third-party maintenance services and contracts, including HVAC, landscaping, and other facility vendors, and maintain effective working relationships with outside service providers.· Travel between SCC locations and vendor or project sites using an SCC-authorized vehicle or other approved transportation, as assigned.· Assist with the coordination and oversight of facility renovations, additions, relocations, and space modifications as assigned.· Handle municipal waste, recyclable materials, hazardous materials, and regulated medical waste only in accordance with SCC’s Exposure Control Plan, Hazard Communication Program, waste-management procedures, required training, and assigned personal protective equipment. This position may have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.· Attend required building code, life-safety, OSHA, environmental, and other facility compliance training and apply current requirements to assigned work.· Use tools, equipment, chemicals, ladders, and personal protective equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions, safety practices, and SCC policies, including applicable hazard communication, electrical-safety, ladder-safety, and lockout/tagout procedures.· Support timely correction or escalation of facility conditions that could affect safety, access, infection prevention, or continuity of services.· Work flexible hours, including occasional evenings, weekends, emergency call-back, or after-hours work, when required. As a non-exempt employee, accurately record all hours worked, including required after-hours work and compensable travel between SCC locations; all hours worked will be compensated in accordance with applicable law.· Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and level of the position.Interested in this Position? Need More Information?Apply today and we will connect you with a member of our recruitment team. We look forward to speaking with you soon.If you experience difficulty applying or need assistance please contact [e-mail].*Please note, we are unable to respond to resume inquiries.Living & Working in New Mexico:The Land of Enchantment offers residents a way of life that you won’t find anywhere else in the United States. Our clinic locations are in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. Each with its own unique vibe and both offering all the perks you get when you call New Mexico Home.Rich cultural and historical diversity.310 days of sunshine, combined with a mild, dry climate and four distinct seasons! You’ll forget what humidity is when you live here.Unlimited year-round outdoor opportunities including hiking, rock-climbing, rafting, motorized sports, and even skiing. Yes, we have really big ski mountains in and around the deserts of New Mexico!Diverse and inclusive communities with amazingly kind people from all walks of life.Gorgeous landscapes that include desert and majestic mountains. New Mexico has to be to be seen to believe.Continuous festivals, concerts, and events including the internationally known Balloon Fiesta of Albuquerque.International airport providing low-cost, quick access in-country and out.Big city amenities found in Albuquerque with easy access from Santa Fe (50 min). Many of our employees commute between these cities. Both cities are connected by the NM rail system for those looking for a relaxing commute with a breath-taking view.Great schools and family friendly communities.And let’s not forget about New Mexican cuisine—it is some of the best food in the country. Will you have red or green?Southwest Care Center is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.Job Details:Location:NM Santa Fe - Admin GalisteoWorker Type:EmployeeRegularScheduled Weekly Hours:40