Facilities Maintenance Technician

Newport Healthcare; Oakley (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare in Oakley, Utah, is seeking a Facilities and Maintenance Technician to maintain safe, functional buildings and grounds. You will perform repairs, routine maintenance, and ensure regulatory compliance while minimizing disruption to programs and staff.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of facilities maintenance experience, with hands-on work across electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two plus years’ experience in facilities maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing maintenance on electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Patching, painting, hardware repairs, and other repair work as required.
• Conduct routine inspections and ensure safety compliance with OSHA, NFPA, Joint Commission and other agencies.
• Maintain Health and Safety binder requirements and logs.
• Respond to repair requests from staff, guests, and patients promptly.
• Assist with new equipment installations and facility upgrades as needed.
• Test and troubleshoot equipment and perform basic repairs.
• Keep walkways and grounds clear during inclement weather.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What You’ll Do

The Facilities and Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the safety and functionality of all buildings and grounds. This role involves performing a wide range of repair tasks, conducting routine preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Under the direction of Facilities management, the technician will address repair issues promptly and maintain a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing environment for staff, patients, and visitors.

Key Performance Responsibilities

• Conduct general and detailed maintenance tasks, including patching, painting, hardware repairs, and other repair/replacement work as required.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems, ensuring compliance with Department of Health, OSHA, NFPA, Joint Commission, and other regulatory agencies.
• Complete Health and Safety binder requirements, including daily and weekly sign-off logs.
• Conduct periodic facility-wide walk-throughs to document necessary repairs and maintain compliance with company standards.
• Assist with new equipment installations and facility upgrades as needed.
• Respond to and address repair requests from guests, staff, and patients in a timely manner.
• Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed.
• Communicate daily activities and any issues to other shifts and collaborate with housekeeping and security to resolve maintenance issues.
• Perform emergency repairs to prevent and resolve health and safety issues.
• Ensure all work is completed with minimal disruption to programming and staff.
• During inclement weather, ensure facility walkways, entrances, and grounds are clear and safely passable.
• Test, troubleshoot, and perform basic repairs on various equipment, plumbing, and electrical components.
• Dedicate time each week to assist with general office work related to the work order system and ordering supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• High school diploma or GED
• Two plus years’ experience in facilities maintenance