Facilities Assistant (Part-time)

Fair Haven Community Health Care•New Haven, CT

About The Position

Fair Haven Community Health Care For over 54 years, FHCHC has been an innovative and vibrant community health center, catering to multiple generations with over 165,000 office visits across 21 locations. Guided by a Board of Directors, most of whom are patients themselves, we take pride in being a healthcare leader dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable medical and dental care to everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our extensive range of primary and specialty care services, along with evidence-based programs, empowers patients to make informed choices about their health. As we expand our reach to underserved areas, our commitment to prioritizing patient needs remains unwavering. FHCHC's mission is to enhance the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high-quality, and culturally re sponsive patient-centered care. We are seeking a Part-time Facilities Assistant to join our team! The Facilities Assistant is responsible for maintaining the buildings and grounds for the Center, including duties associated with inventory and stocking supplies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree and/or experience in building maintenance and repair is required.
A Connecticut driver’s license and access to a car is also required.
Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds.
Knowledge of and experience with painting and drywall repair; general carpentry; HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems and life safety systems.
Basic computer skills; effective understanding of hand and power tools used in the maintenance and repair of building facilities and the willingness to work outside during inclement weather conditions is a must.
The ideal candidate will have an understanding of proper biohazard handling and removal (training provided) and of Environment of Care.
The successful candidate must pass online medical waste transporter DOT training after the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Specializing in maintenance and diagnosing HVAC systems and controls. Including repairs as necessary to attain proper air flow and balancing of buildings.
Performs maintenance replacement and repair in areas of carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, and other minor building/community repairs as long as a permit is not required to do the job.
Diagnose and perform basic repairs of plumbing, open clogged lines and drains, repair/replace faucets.
Contacts appropriate service repair people when there is an issue which requires outside vendors e.g. electrical, plumbing, HVAC, elevator, life safety, pest control, light carpentry
Assists the Director with appropriate preventative maintenance tasks ie; air filters, emergency light testing, generator, clean vents and ducts etc...
Performs light landscaping and outside clean up tasks—especially exterior, leaves and trash
Monitoring bathrooms and exam rooms for trash removal, cleanliness and responding to what requires immediate attention.
Performs cleaning tasks such as venetian blinds, rug spots, chairs, basement areas not covered by regular cleaning service or when immediate attention is needed
Organizes medical waste removal for special pick up and breakdown corrugated cardboard for recycling
Installs and removes window air conditioners (spring and fall)
Assists with snow removal
Works with other staff for inventorying, ordering, and stocking medical supplies and equipment
Distributes shipments of supplies as they arrive
Stocks supplies as needed, including filling orders for all locations
Picks up supplies and performs errands as needed
Organizes stock rooms at multiple locations