Senior Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Technician

Parkland Health; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician responsible for advanced repair, preventative maintenance, and documentation across hospital facilities to ensure safe, reliable equipment. Candidates should have at least four years in general building maintenance focusing on plumbing, electrical, HVAC, lighting, and related trades, with preferable healthcare experience.

You will train staff, prepare material lists, coordinate with departments, and contribute to projects while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Four years of experience in general building maintenance with plumbing, HVAC, electrical, lighting, drywall repair, and equipment maintenance.
• Journeyman Plumbing or Electrical licensure or a trade school certification preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of proper safety procedures.
• Must possess a thorough working knowledge of plumbing and electrical maintenance functions (including lighting and equipment).
• Must be able to demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of the proper use of power and hand tools.
• Must be able to assist with training other employees regarding repair and maintenance functions.
• Must be able to demonstrate intermediate level skill in soldering copper pipe.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with department and Hospital personnel, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to read and interpret sketches, drawings, and technical instruction manuals.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be physically able to lift heavy loads, walk, stand for extended periods, and climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a variety of advanced repair, preventative maintenance tasks, and maintenance documentation on various equipment throughout Parkland Health System to ensure that all equipment is safe and operational.
• Assists staff members on various advanced repair maintenance and preventative maintenance work orders throughout Parkland Health System to ensure that all mechanical equipment is safe and operational.
• Performs various work requests to ensure that department/area customer’s facility issues and needs are addressed in a timely and quick manner.
• Takes ‘ownership’ of assigned tasks that effectively and positively represents the Facilities/Engineering Services department and ensures completion of work requests and ensures customer satisfaction.
• Assists Parkland staff with use and repair of equipment. Serves as a resource person, while providing literature and information in order to assist other personnel with the repair and use of mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Assists with new employee training as needed.
• Develops material lists for jobs/work orders and submits requests for management approval, ensuring timely acquisition.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with job related contacts, such as management, patients, employees, contractors, and vendors in order to improve overall departmental and area performance and to ensure that all job contacts are pleasant and productive.
• Responsible for department projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety procedures

Plumbing maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Power and hand tools

Training others

Soldering copper pipe

Communication (oral & written)

Reading drawings & manuals

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Parkland Health is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician responsible for advanced repair, preventative maintenance, and documentation across hospital facilities to ensure safe, reliable equipment. Candidates should have at least four years in general building maintenance focusing on plumbing, electrical, HVAC, lighting, and related trades, with preferable healthcare experience.

You will train staff, prepare material lists, coordinate with departments, and contribute to projects while