Facility Maintenance Technician – Plumbing & HVAC

Northeast Georgia Health System; Braselton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Braselton, GA is seeking a skilled technician to install, repair, and inspect pipes, fittings and plumbing fixtures, maintaining heating, water, gas and drainage systems. The role operates with minimal supervision in a general trades capacity.

Requirements include an associate degree in a technical field and one year of experience with degree or three years without. Candidates should be proficient with electrical, mechanical and plumbing tasks and be mindful of

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field is required.
• Minimum Experience: With Associate’s degree: One (1) year of experience required, OR Three (3) years of experience required in lieu of associates degree.
• Licensure or other certifications (not specified).
• Other: (not specified).

Responsibilities

• Represents the department as knowledge professional technician. Updates the originator of work requests of all progress up to and including completion of work. Documents all work and time spent in a prompt and detailed fashion on work request.
• Understands and operates all major components of essential systems, including: boiler plant, chiller plant, generator plant, med air and vac pumps, sprinkler system and fire pump, fire alarm, and the workings of hot and cold domestic systems.
• Analyzes and corrects problems related to normal building maintenance situations. Troubleshoots and repairs patient room lighting, receptacles, exit lights and ballast replacements. Analyzes mechanical problems and orders proper parts needed for repairs. Corrects common plumbing related problems, i.e., sink faucets, traps, flush valves, shut-off valves, vacuum breakers, etc. Evaluates and repairs all leaks above ceiling, i.e. roof leaks, a/c condensation, plumbing, etc.
• Prioritizes work to show good judgment in time management. Responsible for organizing tools and specific job assignment material support. Sets up work at least one day ahead to allow work to begin promptly at beginning of shift. Keeps up with all work assignments and responds to each in a timely manner.Accomplishes work according to Plant Operations Priority System.
• Correctly utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment.

Skills

Trade tools proficiency

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Plumbing skills

Safety knowledge

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System in Braselton, GA is seeking a skilled technician to install, repair, and inspect pipes, fittings and plumbing fixtures, maintaining heating, water, gas and drainage systems. The role operates with minimal supervision in a general trades capacity.

Requirements include an associate degree in a technical field and one year of experience with degree or three years without. Candidates should be proficient with electrical, mechanical and plumbing tasks and be mindful of