Facilities Technician I

Howard Brown Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Howard Brown Health is seeking a Facilities Technician to perform daily cleaning, maintenance, and building services across our Chicago locations. You will ensure a safe, clean environment for patients and staff while supporting a variety of facilities tasks.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in healthcare cleaning, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work day/evening/weekend hours in a busy clinical setting. Join a mission-driven organization serving the LGBTQ+ community.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of healthcare cleaning/maintenance experience required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean clinic rooms and facilities, including grounds and snow removal.
• Replace light bulbs and filters as needed.
• Maintain inventory of facilities supplies.
• Provide excellent customer service to staff.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Willingness to travel locally

Community engagement

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Healthcare cleaning equipment

Job description

HBH New Halsted
3501 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657, USA

HBH New Halsted
3501 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657, USA

Howard Brown Health is a nationally recognized leader in LGBTQ+ health and wellness. Our commitment to inclusive and affirming care has made us a cornerstone of the Chicago community. At Howard Brown, we believe in providing holistic, patient-centered care that empowers individuals and enriches lives.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to health equity and social justice.
• Work in a supportive, inclusive, and culturally competent environment.
• Access to continuous learning opportunities and professional development.
• Contribute to groundbreaking health initiatives and research.
• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan.
  • BCBS HMO, PPO, and PPO Select Plans
  • BCBS Dental
  • BCBS Vision
• Paid Time Off:
• 3-weeks paid vacation and 1-week of personal time
• 12 accrued sick days per year
• PTO Exchange allows employees to turn unused PTO into liquid assets
• 401k program with up to 5% employer match after 90 days
• Employer-paid basic life insurance valued at one times the annual salary
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefit account
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs; NHSC & PSLF
• Employee Assistance Program with 5 employer-paid counseling sessions
• 50% off at Brown Elephant Resale Shops and discounts at local businesses

Pay: $20.92/hour

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs daily building and isolation maintenance and cleaning of clinic rooms, as well as the interior and exterior of facilities including grounds keeping and snow removal.
• Performs minor building services such as replacing light bulbs and filters.
• Maintains facilities department supplies and performs inventory procedures at all buildings.
• Vacuums, sweeps, and mops floors.
• Performs carpet spot cleaning, as necessary.
• Performs continuous facilities walkthroughs to ensure a safe and clean environment for all and follows proper infection control policies.
• Collects and disposes of all trash, adhering to biohazard procedures and recycling.
• Performs special maintenance projects for all Howard Brown Health locations, as necessary.
• Collaborates with other facilities personnel on various projects.
• Provides excellent customer service and proactively interacts and communicates with staff.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, & SKILLS REQUIRED:

Education:

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent is required.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in building cleaning and maintenance in a healthcare setting is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Valid and current U.S. driver’s license and access to a vehicle to drive to locations daily is required.
• Willingness and ability to work day, evening, and weekend hours is required.
• Ability to use healthcare-grade cleaning equipment and work safely with a variety of cleaning supplies.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and use proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and safely use ladders and step stools.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, or snow is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time efficiently.
• Ability and willingness to frequently travel through inter-city streets and expressways.
• Ability to work in a shared working space.
• Willingness and desire to work with the LGBTQ community.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS

• Requires ability to speak audibly and listen actively.
• Requires ability to use computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Requires ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, safely using ladders, and lifting up to 50 pounds and using proper lifting techniques.
• May require periodic travel.
• Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Operating heavy equipment or power tools.
• Operating a motor vehicle.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at Howard Brown are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
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