Facility Tech I

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA seeks a Facility Technician to perform basic general technical tasks on electrical, fire safety, HVAC, mechanical and plumbing systems, and architectural features such as doors, ceilings and walls.

The role supports hospital operations, troubleshoots minor issues (pneumatic tube, patient beds, nurse call systems, televisions), assists with maintenance, and helps ensure a clean, safe, compliant workplace in line with departmental policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Vocational/Technical in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Maintenance preferred.
• Entry Level Electrical repair, HVAC, and/or Mechanical maintenance, installation or contracting (Required).
• 1 year Healthcare or hospital facility maintenance setting (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs basic tasks on electrical systems, fire safety systems, HVAC systems, mechanical and plumbing systems, and architectural systems.
• Architectural systems may include interior and exterior doors, ceilings and walls.
• Troubleshooting minor issues on pneumatic tube system, patient beds, nurse call systems, and televisions.
• Shop cleanup and general maintenance and upkeep.
• Adheres to attendance guidelines and participates in staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintains knowledge in present areas of responsibility; self-education and trainings.

Skills

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Mechanical systems

Architectural systems

Plumbing systems

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational / Technical in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Maintenance

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision performs basic general technical tasks on: electrical systems, fire safety systems, HVAC systems, mechanical and plumbing systems, and architectural systems. Architectural systems may include, but are not limited to interior and exterior doors (including fire and some doors), ceiling systems, and wall systems. General tasks may include trouble-shooting minor issues on the pneumatic tube system, patient beds, nurse call systems, and televisions. General tasks also include shop cleanup and other general maintenance and upkeep. Works with a team and takes initiative. Helps maintain departmental compliance with governmental standards with documentation and with computerized maintenance management systems. Maintains a clean, neat and safe work environment.

Qualifications

High School Diploma required

Vocational / Technical in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Maintenance preferred

Work Experience

Entry Level Electrical repair, HVAC, and/or Mechanical maintenance, installation or contracting (Required)

1 year Healthcare or hospital facility maintenance setting (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

NA

Essential Functions

FACILITY TECHNICIAN GENERAL SKILLS:

Performs basic tasks on electrical systems, fire safety systems, HVAC systems, mechanical and plumbing systems, andarchitectural systems.

Architectural systems may include, but are not limited to interior and exterior doors (including fire and some doors), ceiling systems, and wall systems.

General tasks may include trouble-shooting minor issues on the pneumatic tube system, patient beds, nurse call systems, and televisions.

General tasks also include shop cleanup and other general maintenance and upkeep.

Additional Duties

Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.

Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.

Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.

Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).

Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.

Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.

For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.

Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.