Facilities Technician — Painting, Carpentry & Equipment

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Facilities & Support Services team member responsible for equipment management and general maintenance across hospital and offsite locations.

The role involves painting, carpentry, record-keeping, inventory management, and collaboration with nurses, administrators, and physicians; requires High School diploma, driver's license, English literacy, ability to read/write, and strong communication; shifts may vary.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions.
• Manual dexterity to handle tools.
• Must 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 with 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/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 painting PMs or repairs.
• Performs carpentry – drywall – 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 JC AHO/TDH/OSHA 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

Reading & writing

Communication

Bilingual awareness

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Facilities & Support Services team member responsible for equipment management and general maintenance across hospital and offsite locations.

The role involves painting, carpentry, record-keeping, inventory management, and collaboration with nurses, administrators, and physicians; requires High School diploma, driver's license, English literacy, ability to read/write, and strong communication; shifts may vary.