Facilities Maintenance Technician I

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health is seeking a Technician I for the Engineering Maintenance team in Edinburg, TX. This full-time role supports equipment management and general maintenance across site facilities and offsite locations as assigned by the Director of Engineering.

The position requires the ability to read and follow written instructions, good communication, and a valid driver's license. This role stresses safety, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork within a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School/GED preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions.
• Manual dexterity is needed to handle tools.
• Must be able to be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others.
• Works shifts as needed/assigned - variable
• Painting, spackling, tapes & floats, textures, interior and exterior walls, ceilings, floors, cement, parking lots, curbs, structures, and adjoining equipment.
• Cleans and maintains Paint area and painting accessories.
• Maintains and documents a complete and precise record system of all patient rooms, and building painting pm’s or repairs.
• Performs carpentry – dry wall – steel framing - repairs or projects.
• Organizes and maintains spare parts and supply inventory.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment and fixtures and cleans equipment.
• Participates in Emergency Preparedness Plans.
• Assist in any project – wall mountings – or repairs – assemblies - as required.
• Follows and Documents all J.C.A.H.O. – T.D.H. – O.S.H.A. Guidelines and Requirements in this area.
• Assist in any other area of Engineering as directed.
• Stays aware of surroundings – monitors and reports all aspects of hospital while performing assignments or making rounds in hospital.
• HIPAA – Adheres to DHR policies and procedures regarding privacy and security of health information.
• Works collaboratively to provide a safe environment for not only the patient, but staff and visitors.
• Other Duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Manual dexterity

Reading/Writing

Driver's license

Education

High School/GED

Job description

DHR Health is seeking a Technician I for the Engineering Maintenance team in Edinburg, TX. This full-time role supports equipment management and general maintenance across site facilities and offsite locations as assigned by the Director of Engineering.

The position requires the ability to read and follow written instructions, good communication, and a valid driver's license. This role stresses safety, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork within a hospital environment.