Maintenance Technician I

Gateways Hospital; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan forgiveness

Medical and dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Gateways Hospital in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform building upkeep and basic trades. The role requires knowledge of regulatory codes and standards, with duties spanning plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting and general maintenance.

This non-exempt, non-union position reports to the Director of Facility Management, supporting a 24/7 healthcare environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and trade training, be able to pass background checks, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of regulatory policies and codes related to engineering and environment of care responsibilities.
• Experience with basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, and general building upkeep.
• Ability to document inspections and maintenance activities.
• Ability to work with a supervisor and other staff in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance of building systems.
• Repair or modify electrical, plumbing, doors, walls, ceilings, and fixtures.
• Operate and document generator testing for emergency power.
• Maintain safety and security systems and comply with environment of care standards.
• Coordinate with vendors for materials and services as needed.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Multi-trade maintenance

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Building trades training

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Main Hospital - Los Angeles, CA 90026

Salary Range: $22.05 - $25.91 Hourly

Title of Position: Maintenance Technician

Location: Gateways Hospital - Facilities Management

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Union/ Non-Union: Non-Union

Supervisor: Director of Facility Management

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center, located in Los Angeles, is a non-profit organization that provides an array of comprehensive mental health services for Children, Adolescents, Transitional Aged Youth, and Adults suffering from mental illness in the Greater Los Angeles area. The organization consists of a standalone fifty-five (55) )-bed hospital and six outlying outpatient facilities that have anywhere from fourteen (14) beds to one hundred and thirty-four (134) beds. The organization has approximately four hundred (400) employees.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for building maintenance. Knowledge of regulatory codes and standards. Duties may include/involve plumbing, carpentry, basic electrical, painting and general building upkeep.

ESSENTIALS DUTIES

• Knowledge of regulatory policies and/or codes relating to engineering and environment of care responsibilities


• Assists Director and/or Supervisor with orientation of new engineering employees and organization wide orientation


• Maintains operational knowledge of building and safety and security systems


• Keeps abreast of organizational wide programs which may impact on maintenance work schedules and/or projects


• Drives to purchase and pick up materials and supplies as needed in a timely manner


• Completes lock repairs and key duplication as required, including documentation


• Performs routine building inspections as required or assigned


• Completes documentation of routine inspections as required by engineering procedures on a timely basis


• Completes data entry of work orders/requests in a timely manner


• Gives clear, concise information to supervisor and co-workers on projects and maintenance requests


• Performs quality repairs, refinishing, modifications to doors, walls, ceilings, windows floors


• Performs quality repairs to or modifications to electrical systems


• Performs quality repairs to or modifications to plumbing systems


• Performs and/or assists in preventative maintenance and troubleshooting problems on HVAC or refrigeration systems


• Demonstrates ability to operate emergency generator for emergency startup or testing; including generator documentation requirements


• Understand the basic functions of building/maintenance trades


• Ability to ascertain information from plumbing, mechanical and electrical blueprints


• Understand the maintenance requirements for facility equipment


• Understand the basic elements of the AOA Environment of Care and Life Safety Code standards


• Other duties as assigned

QualificationsEXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to perform and document routine inspections


• Ability to perform repairs, maintenance, or modifications to floors, doors, walls and ceilings


• Ability to perform basic repairs, maintenance, or modifications to electrical and lighting systems


• Ability to perform repairs, maintenance, or modifications to plumbing systems


• Ability to operate emergency generator testing and documentation


• Hospital maintenance experience. General knowledge of basic building and safety codes


• One (1) - Three (3) years successful experience in Multi-trade building maintenance of commercial buildings


• Maintenance experience in similar or commercial settings

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES

• High School Diploma


• Building Trade technical training through a trade school or college or demonstrable skills in building maintenance

REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Community Care Licensing (CCL) background clearance.


• Valid California Driver’s license.


• TB clearance.


• Driving record acceptable for coverage by Gateways insurance carrier.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• To perform this job you must be able to carry out all essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job.


• Employee will be required to lift and/or move unassisted up to 50 - 75 pounds.

As you consider taking the next step in your career, these are some of the exciting and competitive benefits we offer:

• Student loan forgiveness qualifying employee


• Medical and dental insurance


• PTO for vacation, sick time, bereavement, and personal holidays


• Bilingual bonus pay, when applicable


• Work alongside a talented, collaborative, and compassionate interdisciplinary team


• Receive professional development support from a supportive management team, and more!