Facilities Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift - Lexington, KY
About The Position
Crothall Healthcare is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to operate and maintain equipment, including HVAC systems, boilers, generators, and steam equipment. This position supports UK HealthCare and follows a first-shift schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The technician performs building and grounds repairs, conducts and documents routine mechanical-space rounds, replaces HVAC filters, monitors building security and safety, coordinates repairs with other departments, responds to emergency call-ins, and assists with facilities emergencies. The role also involves supporting and reviewing outside vendors, maintaining mechanical spaces, tools, stock, work areas, and equipment, driving vehicles as needed, documenting work, and completing assigned safety and technical training. The technician must wear required PPE and may assist other trades as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of trade or vocational school.
- Valid, unencumbered driver's license.
- General knowledge of building maintenance and the use of tools and basic maintenance supplies.
- Ability to lift medium or heavy equipment and tools up to 50 pounds.
- Customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Ability to contribute to team success.
- Professional conduct with customers, fellow employees, and others.
Nice To Haves
- Trade certificate preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, quality customer service.
- Perform repairs to buildings and grounds.
- Conduct routine rounds of mechanical spaces and document equipment readings as required.
- Replace HVAC air filters according to schedule.
- Monitor building security and safety, including locking doors after operating hours and checking appliance use for hazards.
- Notify managers when major repairs or additions to building operating systems are needed.
- Coordinate building and system repairs with other departments.
- Respond to emergency call-in situations.
- Report deficiencies involving specific jobs or equipment.
- Assist other trades as required.
- Assist with facilities emergency events according to policy.
- Support and review the work of outside vendors.
- Maintain mechanical spaces according to the Quality Assurance Program.
- Maintain necessary stock and tools to perform work.
- Keep work areas and equipment clean and orderly.
- Drive vehicles required to perform the work.
- Document work according to department procedures.
- Complete safety and technical training as assigned by the department director or designee.
- Wear appropriate PPE and other required protective gear and equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and accidental death coverage
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Flexible time off
- Holiday time off, varying by site and state
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and wellness programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid parental leave
- Personal leave
- Potential paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
