Lead Hospital Facilities & Grounds Technician

Meridian Health Services; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Advancement opportunities

401k with company match

Professional development funds

Job summary

Meridian Health Services is seeking a Lead Facilities-Grounds Technician to maintain the physical condition of River Bend Hospital facilities in West Lafayette, IN. The role is Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM with on-call requirements on weekends and nights.

The candidate will perform HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and grounds keeping tasks, respond to emergencies, and support safety and compliance needs while coordinating with the Facilities Director and external vendors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a behavioral health hospital setting preferred.
• Formal technical training in a related field preferred.
• HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical skills preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and prioritize work orders with Facilities Director and external contractors.
• Train maintenance staff on systems, procedures, and policies.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, inspections, and servicing.
• Respond to maintenance and custodial requests.
• Perform safety and preventative maintenance tasks for facilities and equipment.
• Grounds keeping including mowing and general exterior upkeep.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical work

Plumbing

Grounds keeping

Education

High school diploma

ASHE Certified Health Care Worker

Tools

None

Job description

Meridian Health Services is seeking a Lead Facilities-Grounds Technician to maintain the physical condition of River Bend Hospital facilities in West Lafayette, IN. The role is Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM with on-call requirements on weekends and nights.

The candidate will perform HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and grounds keeping tasks, respond to emergencies, and support safety and compliance needs while coordinating with the Facilities Director and external vendors.