Facilities Maintenance Technician

PruittHealth; Brevard (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking a Maint Asst HCC to support the nursing center’s maintenance and safety programs. The role involves routine repairs, electrical work, HVAC checks, oxygen concentrator maintenance, and fire safety testing to ensure compliant operation of the facility.

On-the-job training is provided. A High School diploma or equivalent is required, with responsibilities spanning building repairs, grounds upkeep, and general facility tasks to support patient care environments.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training provided.
• High School graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance of air conditioners/heaters.
• Uses pressure washer as requested.
• Uses electrical tools and equipment when appropriate (including voltmeter, drills, saws, etc.).
• Checks oxygen level of concentrators as requested or needed.
• Performs routine maintenance of oxygen concentrator as scheduled/needed.
• Performs water temperature tests as requested/scheduled.
• Tests fire alarm systems as scheduled/needed.
• Tests fire safety equipment as scheduled/needed.
• Builds various structures for use of patients, e.g., benches, flower boxes and other carpentry work requiring the use of various materials (wood, plaster, cement, nails, etc.).
• Completes general maintenance, plumbing repair, replacing and unclogging hair traps, unplugging toilets, repairing washers and dryers, replacing broken pipes/water lines, etc.
• Maintains and replaces electrical outlets and light bulbs and rewires or replaces wiring in various equipment used by the center.
• Installs and checks batteries of smoke alarms.
• Assists in fire drills. Also checks extinguishers and assists fire marshal with inspection.
• Removes furniture and clothing from rooms no longer occupied, or assists in moving patient’s belongings (e.g., furniture) to another room.
• Paints interior or exterior of center as requested/needed. Also may include wallpapering.
• Assists in the construction of any additions onto the center.
• Maintains the grounds of the center to keep them free of garbage; may include mowing lawn, trimming hedges, weeding, etc.
• Performs routine laundry equipment maintenance as scheduled/needed.
• Performs unscheduled maintenance tasks as requested.
• Performs generator testing and routine maintenance as scheduled/needed.
• Assists with major cleaning projects as requested/needed.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

Voltmeter

Drills

Saws

Pressure washer

Job description

PruittHealth is seeking a Maint Asst HCC to support the nursing center’s maintenance and safety programs. The role involves routine repairs, electrical work, HVAC checks, oxygen concentrator maintenance, and fire safety testing to ensure compliant operation of the facility.

On-the-job training is provided. A High School diploma or equivalent is required, with responsibilities spanning building repairs, grounds upkeep, and general facility tasks to support patient care environments.