Facilities Technician I

Hughston; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hughston is seeking a maintenance technician to manage day-to-day operations of the facility, ensuring building, equipment, and grounds are well-maintained. You will handle electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpentry and modular office reconfiguration tasks as part of a hands-on facilities team.

Ideal candidates bring 2 years of maintenance experience, a high school diploma, and a valid driver's license with a clean MVR. Flexible hours and routine PMs are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in maintenance or similar field.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver’s License, clean MVR and proof of insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the building, equipment, grounds and other assets.
• Meet with supervisors daily to discuss needs and assignments.
• Complete demand work requests and preventive maintenance on time.
• Inspect structures for malfunctions and document recommendations.
• Perform minor electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpentry and masonry tasks.
• Reconfigure and remount modular offices to fit user needs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tool handling

Numerical calculations

Flexible hours

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Precision tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Responsible for efficient day-to-day operations by properly maintaining the building, equipment, grounds and other physical assets of the organization.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet with supervisors each day to discuss special needs, problems and assignments.
• Complete all demand work requests and preventive maintenance work orders in a timely manner as assigned.
• Inspect building and other structures to determine functional systems and detect malfunctions or needed repair, making notes and recommendations.
• Maintain all appropriate satellite offices.
• Perform minor electrical maintenance to include but not limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g. wall switches and outlets, light bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.) using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools.
• Perform minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. repairing or replacing leaking pipes, faucets, drains, unclogging drains and toilets, trenching and laying new lines, replacing lines for ice makers, refrigerators and such appliances.
• Perform minor HVAC maintenance (e.g. replace filters, belts, clean coils, operate building management control systems, etc.) using appropriate hand, power or specialty tools.
• Perform minor painting, carpentry and masonry work (e.g. preparing surfaces and using a brush, roller or sprayer to apply paints, stains, varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks and handles, small wood working projects.
• Reconfigure, install, position and remount modular offices and space (e.g. furniture, wall panels, cubicles, work surfaces, storage bins, cabinets, lighting, etc.) to accommodate user needs and utilize office space using various hand, power, specialty tools, hand trucks and dollies.
• Perform the driving duties of Hughston fleet vehicles as assigned.
• Work flexible hours to ensure special projects, PMs, etc. are completed on an appropriate schedule.
• Enhance growth through departmental meetings and outside education programs.
• Receipt and distribution of mail and packages.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Required:

• Two (2) years of experience in maintenance or similar field.

Preferred:

• Experience in healthcare maintenance field.

Education:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Trade or Vocational School Diploma.

Special Qualifications:

Required:

• Valid Driver’s License, satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) and proof of insurance required for position on-boarding.
• Annual MVR may be required per policy and procedure; background reports may be ran as needed throughout the course of employment.
• Must have skill with the use of precision tools, operating and cleaning equipment, repairing equipment, and remodeling work areas.
• Must be able to read / interpret blueprints and other technical drawings.
• Requires skill in numerical calculations.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.