FACILITIES TECHNICIAN

About the role

The Facilities Technician - Engineering position at Archbold Medical Center is responsible for maintaining building automated controls, equipment, and systems in optimal operating condition. This role also involves monitoring and maintaining steam or hot water piping and support systems, ensuring the safety and quick restoration of vital services during power outages, and managing exhaust fans.

Responsibilities

• Maintains building automated controls (thermostats) and equipment in optimum operating condition.
• Counsels and trains new employees in the use of equipment and procedures.
• Conducts routine operational assessments.
• Maintains an effective water treatment and testing program.
• Maintains steam and/or hot water heaters and/or boilers in "safe to operate" condition.
• Monitors and maintains steam and/or hot water piping and support systems.
• Ensures vital services are restored quickly and safely due to a loss of power.
• Maintains exhaust fans in optimum operating condition.

Requirements

• Graduate high school or GED equivalent.
• One year or more in general maintenance.
• Good mechanical aptitude with basic knowledge of trouble-shooting.
• Teachable and trainable with good people skills.
• Effective communication and good inter-personal skills.
• Good physical and mental dexterity.
• Able to handle stressful situations using good judgment.
• Valid driving license.
• Able to climb ladders, lift at least 50 pounds.

Skills

• General maintenance experience.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Minor carpentry skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental Retirement Plan.
• PTO and paid life insurance.

Perks

• Opportunity for career growth within the growing organization.
• Comprehensive and generous benefits package.
• High-quality medical and dental care benefits.
• Retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future.

What sets us apart

Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla. For 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.

Our mission and vision

Mission: To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.

Vision: A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care.