Facilities Technician

Galen College of Nursing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Time off

Job summary

Galen College of Nursing is seeking a Facilities Technician to maintain campus facilities and equipment, support security, and assist with vendor coordination. The role involves routine upkeep, light repairs, and coordination of cleaning and maintenance activities to ensure a safe, welcoming campus environment for students and staff.

Responsibilities include responding to maintenance requests, supervising external work, and ensuring on-site safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Special Qualifications: Communicate orally with co-workers, customers, clients, or the public in a face-to-face, one-to-one setting or using a telephone.
• Work cooperatively with other contractors, employees, various levels of management, and students.
• Physical/Mental Demands & Work Environment: Stand for long periods; lift 25–50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor repairs of building and equipment.
• Install cable and other items as needed.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests.
• Assemble and repair doors, locks, tables, and other items as needed.
• Use tools from hand tools to precision devices.
• Replace light bulbs and supplies.
• Paint and repair walls, doors, frames, etc.
• Perform custodial duties.
• Obtain estimates for work by outside vendors.
• Obtain estimates and purchase supplies as needed.
• Coordinate and supervise major repairs by outside vendors.
• Arrange professional cleaning of school before each quarter.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Job description

At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we’ve dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare.

That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you’ll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a caring team, we’d love for you to apply for the Facilities Technician position today!

Position Overview:

As a Facilities Technician at Galen College of Nursing, you will perform routine maintenance of campus facility and equipment; assists with security coverage; assembles and/or repairs doors, locks, tables, and other items as needed; obtains estimates for outside vendors for management approval; replace light bulbs and supplies; paint and repair walls, door frames; performs ancillary custodial duties; follow daily, weekly, and quarterly cleaning and maintenance schedule; and maintain a secure and comfortable campus climate for students, faculty and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance

• 1. Performs minor repairs of all building and equipment.
• 2. Install cable and other items, as needed.
• 3. Responds to emergency maintenance requests, as required.
• 4. Assemble and/or repair doors, locks, tables, and other items, as needed.
• 5. Use tools ranging from common hand tools to precision instruments and devices.
• 6. Replace light bulbs and supplies, as needed.
• 7. Paint and repair walls, doors, frames, etc.
• 8. Perform custodial duties.
• 9. Obtain estimates for work performed by outside vendors.
• 10. Obtain estimates and purchase supplies, as needed.
• 11. Coordinates and supervises major repairs performed by outside vendors.
• 12. Arrange for professional cleaning of school prior to the beginning of each quarter.

Security

• 1. Keeps building keys secure.
• 2. Prevent access to any unauthorized persons inside the premises.
• 3. Monitor behavior of suspicious persons and/or vehicles. Notify authorities, if needed.
• 4. Be alert and ready to deal with security issues.
• 5. Patrols assigned area including parking areas. Check for suspicious occurrences, and enforces parking rules and regulations.
• 6. Checks IDs of people entering facility.
• 7. Guard’s property against fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry.
• 8. Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Special Qualifications: Communicate orally with co-workers, customers, clients, or the public in a face-to-face, one-to-one setting or using a telephone. Work cooperatively with other contractors, employees, various levels of management, and students.
• Physical/Mental Demands & Work Environment: Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Lift 25-50 pounds.
• Degree of Supervision: Minimal

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE).

Galen’s Compassionate Care Model Values

• Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential.
• Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.
• Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.
• Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.
• Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

Learn more about our vision and mission.

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Facilities Technician

Galen College of Nursing