Facilities Technician - Glen Mills, PA

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

403(b) plan

Generous paid time off

Care@Work and other wellness/programs

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a skilled facilities maintenance worker to inspect, repair, and maintain building systems across our campuses in the United States. You will assist occupants with workspace needs and document all activities in our CMMS.

Required at least a high school diploma and 5 years of practical facility maintenance. On-site role with on-call rotation and travel between sites may be needed; starting wage is $33.43/hour with step increases up to $41.07/hour after 1 year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of facility maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of routine testing and maintenance techniques for building components.
• Ability to read blueprints, specifications and manuals.
• Proficient in using basic test instruments and hand tools.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, install, maintain, and repair building systems and components.
• Assist occupants by installing office furnishings and equipment.
• Perform maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems and adjust temperatures as needed.
• Troubleshoot issues and determine best repair method with minimal disruption.
• Document all work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Maintain inventory of parts and place supplier orders.
• Work safely following departmental safety rules and report hazards.
• Travel between sites may be required as part of on-call rotation.

Skills

Routine testing and maintenance

Repair procedures

Use of test instruments (multimeter)

Troubleshooting

Oral and written communication

Time management and organization

Reading blueprints/specs/manuals

Computer and mobile device time logs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Test instruments

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects, installs, maintains, and repairs typical electrical, mechanical, and structural building systems and components.


• Component can include items such as walls, doors, locksets, lighting, acoustical ceilings, cabinetry, windows, air conditioning systems, exterior structure, grounds, and parking areas.


• Assist building occupants to customize their work spaces by installing items such as white board, pictures, shelving, break room and office equipment and other typical office furnishings.


• Performs maintenance on building mechanical systems. Service work may include filter replacement, cleaning equipment, lubricating and adjusting components, changing filters, and adjusting temperatures to accommodate occupant needs.


• Performs maintenance on building electrical systems. Service work includes bulb, switch, and receptacle replacement and emergency light testing.


• Troubleshoot issues and determine best method to resolve while minimizing impacts.


• Documents all completed work within the Computerized Maintenance Management System.


• Maintains an inventory of replacement parts and places orders with suppliers as needed.


• Maintains and cleans industrial mechanical and electrical spaces.


• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices.


• Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.


• Create and maintain a welcoming environment for staff and visitors by demonstrating warmth and attentiveness by actively listening and addressing the needs of others, anticipating potential concerns and going above and beyond to ensure a positive experience at our facilities.


• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, skill and ability requirements

• Knowledge of routine testing and maintenance techniques of typical building components


• Knowledge of repair procedures for various types of facility systems and components..


• Skill in use of typical test instruments (multi-meter) and hand tools


• Skill in troubleshooting issues and developing repairs and resolutions


• Skill in oral and written communication..


• Ability to evaluate varied situations and make timely, appropriate decisions on necessary repairs, replacement, and modifications.


• Ability to effectively organize work assignments.


• Ability to read and work from blueprints, specifications and equipment manuals


• Ability to utilize computers and mobile devices to fill out time logs and work orders.


• Ability to adhere to ChristianaCare policies and procedures.


• Ability to apply Infection Prevention Practices including permits and construction of containment systems.

Hours

Day Shift - 8:30a - 5p (may work other shifts as required based on operational needs)

Education and Experience Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent. Five (5) years of practical facility-based maintenance experience

Special requirements

Participate in the on-call rotation of owned and leased spaces Travel between sites or changes to reporting location may be required as needed

ChristianaCare Offers

• Collaborative and team focused environment Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.


• 403(b) Generous paid time off


• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and extraordinary discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

This position has a starting rate of $33.43 per hour, regardless of prior experience. After six months of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $39.16 per hour. After one year of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $41.07. This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date Sep 24, 2026 EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christiana Care Health System Website