Maintenance Technician I

Kootenai Health; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

Kootenai Health, located in Coeur d'Alene, ID, is seeking a Facilities Technician to support the Facility Engineering team. The role involves preventive and daily routine maintenance of buildings and equipment, with opportunities to assist in repairs and light carpentry.

The position requires reliable attendance and basic electrical/plumbing tasks under supervision. Typical schedule is days, KH Hire, with a focus on safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year facility maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists maintenance engineers in making repairs to specialized equipment and does not make repairs on own unless qualified to do so.
• May perform some carpentry and other related work such as patching and painting.
• May perform minor work on electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling, and water system.
• Uses manuals, manufacturer specs and blueprints to complete tasks.
• Completes daily building rounds and appropriate documentation.
• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Department Facilities - Facility Engineering
• Schedule/Shift/Hours Temporary (KH Hire) - Days

Position Summary:

Performs preventive and daily routine maintenance and repairs to buildings and equipment, in support of engineering team.

Responsibilities:

• Assists maintenance engineers in making repairs to specialized equipment and does not make repairs on own unless qualified to do so
• May perform some carpentry and other related work such as patching and painting
• May perform minor work on electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling, and water system
• Utilizes operational manuals, manufacturer’s specifications and blueprints to complete tasks
• Completes daily building rounds and completes appropriate documentation
• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 1 year facility maintenance experience
• Must have a valid Driver’s License

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift or move up to 75 lbs
• Must be able to maintain a standing position
• Typical equipment used in an office job
• Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend
• Climbs ladders, balances, kneels, and crouches to make repairs
• Exposure to electrical/ mechanical harm, i.e. faulty equipment
• Work in confined spaces for short periods of time
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals, acids, cleaning solution, disinfectants, soaps, etc.
• Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.
• Exposure to infectious wastes
  

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff.Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discountsproviding access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part‑time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit‑eligible employees also gain access to the following:

• Tuition assistance and career development programs
• Robust Retirement Plan
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
• Employee referral bonus program

What makes a successful employee at Kootenai Health?