Hamilton County Facilities Technician

About the Role

Performs general maintenance tasks, preventive maintenance on HVAC systems, logs and tracks helpdesk requests, and meets with vendors. Replaces light tubes/bulbs, fixtures, and electrical components. Moves furniture.

Position will be in a Facility Operations Environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with monthly safety inspections for buildings, opens tickets for all safety issues.
• Monitors and reports any facility items needing addressed, ceiling tiles replaced, lights out, trip hazards, or pest issues.
• Ensures all annual inspections for the buildings have been completed in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of all CARF and Licensure requirements for facilities.
• Minor construction, demolition, and repair of walls when needed.
• Knowledge of vehicle policies and safety requirements.
• Assists with oil changes for facilities with center vehicles.
• Assists with fire drills.
• Participates with on-call as needed.
• Ensures all monthly PM's are completed timely.
• Avoids real or perceived conflicts of interest.
• Reports all violations of policy or code of ethics.
• Works all tickets assigned timely and with accuracy.
• Assists with moves, putting together furniture, and new building startups and shutdowns.
• Ensures that all HRMC Emergency calls are responded to.
• Required to contact supervisor with an update on emergency calls before leaving job site property.
• Required to answer work phone or respond back within 30 minutes.
• Ensures that vehicle assigned to technician is maintained.
• Required to maintain a clean and organized vehicle. The technician is responsible for any and all traffic violations while operating a HRMC vehicle.
• Observes all safety practices from wearing PPE to being aware of you and your team's safety.
• Conducts all work in a courteous and professional manner.
• Leaves all work areas clean of tools and debris, to ensure the safety of all clients and staff.

Qualifications

Experience / Knowledge

• A minimum of three years' experience is required in the field of building maintenance and/or construction.
• Some knowledge of computers and computer software.
• Must be able to work in an environment that includes adults and children.
• Applicants must be able to work independently, and with minimal supervision, and possess excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must be able to drive a center vehicle.

Education / License

• High school diploma or GED. Three years' experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Knowledge of basic electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC systems, construction materials, and general construction techniques.

Physical/Emotional/Social - Skills/Abilities

• Exposure to biological hazards.
• Hearing of normal and soft tones.
• Close eye work.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs.
• Must be able to climb ladder.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Valid Driver's License.

Pay

Starting salary for this position is approximately $20.31/hour based on relevant experience and education.

Schedule

This is a full-time 40 hour per week position; it will require some overtime and will be required for on-call emergency.

Travel

• Must have valid TN Driver's License.
• Must be able to drive a Center Vehicle.