Maintenance Technician

Sioux Center Health; Freeman (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1 for eligible hires

Health insurance premium contributions

Retirement plan with up to 5% match

Career development & mentorship

Job summary

Freeman Regional Health Services in Freeman, SD, is looking for a dependable facilities maintenance technician. The role covers inspection, basic repairs, and preventative maintenance of buildings, equipment, and grounds to ensure a safe, functional environment.

You will perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC tasks, supervise and record PM rounds, and coordinate with contractors while upholding safety protocols. Strong communication and licensing readiness required.

Qualifications

• Must have visual acuity and ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions with accommodations if needed.
• Must have valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Performs building inspections, replaces parts, cleans, and oversees heating, plumbing, outdoor grounds & landscaping, and snow/ice removal.
• Performs basic carpentry and maintenance work including painting, remodeling, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
• Performs routine repair and maintenance on machines and equipment such as beds, wheelchairs, kitchen equipment, furniture, and office equipment.
• Monitors, operates, inspects, repairs, tests, and cleans equipment that provides steam or chilled water to air handling systems and sterilizers.
• Verifies work orders and keeps work areas neat and orderly.
• Manages preventative maintenance program, creates PM schedules, and maintains service logs.

Education

High School or GED

3-6 months related experience or training

Job description

Location

Freeman, SD

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights

• Full Time (40 hours per week)
• Work Shifts Available: Day Shift (7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

A Brief Overview

Responsible for the inspection, mechanical repair, preventative and maintenance of facilities and assets including, but not limited to, buildings, grounds, mechanical, physical, and stationary equipment, machines, and vehicles.

What You Will Do

• Performs building inspections, replacing parts, cleaning, and overseeing heating and plumbing, outdoor grounds & landscaping, and snow & ice removal all which insures a safe facility environment.
• Performs basic carpentry and maintenance work for the facility and fixtures including but not limited to, painting and preparation work, remodeling projects, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
• Performs and completes routine repair and maintenance on machines and/or equipment including, but not limited to, beds, wheelchairs, kitchen equipment, furniture, office equipment, or other related mechanical devices on a scheduled basis or as requested.
• Responsible for monitoring, operating, inspecting, repairing, testing, and cleaning all equipment and related activities that bring steam or chilled water to air handling systems, sterilizers, etc.
• Verification of work order assignments and priorities, and completes as assigned. Keeps work areas neat and orderly.
• Performs and manages preventative maintenance program of facility building, grounds, equipment, and vehicles. Creates PM schedule to complete PM rounds, maintains logs and records of servicing according to the PM program.
• Responds to facility emergency codes and demonstrates sound understanding of emergency protocols. Assists with, conducts, and documents drill such as fire, emergency weather, etc., participates in safety inspections and lockdown procedures. Informs leadership of safety concerns and makes recommendations regarding facility safety issues. Insures proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety policies and procedures.
• Remove equipment, trash and hazardous waste material according to local, state, federal, and OSHA guidelines. May be responsible for recyclable materials and disposal of confidential documents. Maintains records of all state and OSHA regulations as well as medical waste records.
• Work collaboratively with contractors and vendors to ensure contracted work is completed thoroughly and timely.
• Might be assigned other tasks within the scope of responsibility such as off-site errands, deliveries, minor housekeeping, inventory, parts ordering, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• High School or GED Equivalent; three to six months related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Drivers License - Licensing Board

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Previous experience in a technical specialty such as electrical, plumbing, or mechanical

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Freeman Regional Health Services is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO is available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Freeman Regional Health Services pays a portion of health insurance premiums for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Freeman Regional Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.