Facilities Technician I

KLICKITAT COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 1•Goldendale, WA

1d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities/Security Technician I provides maintenance support and security services for the entire District. The role performs routine security rounds and responds to situations requiring security presence or intervention, while also completing preventative maintenance and facilities work orders for KVH buildings, grounds, vehicles, and related equipment. The technician is expected to provide professional, ethical, knowledgeable customer service and collaborate with employees, managers, patients, families, customers, and vendors to support facility operations. Security work includes patrolling facilities and grounds, responding to emergencies, monitoring security cameras, assisting with safety and security issues, and preparing incident documentation. Facilities work includes scheduled preventative maintenance, repairs, work-order documentation, access-control monitoring, transportation assistance, logistics support, and maintaining safe, clean work areas. Security is considered essential staff, and the technician may be required to report to duty or remain on duty during inclement weather and other emergencies. This is a full-time position at 32 hours per week on the night shift, located at Klickitat Valley Health in Goldendale, Washington. The hourly salary range is $22.62–$27.57. Full-time benefits include medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage; HSA/FSA; life and long-term disability insurance; retirement plans; and paid time off.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have a current driver’s license and a clean driving record to be covered by KVH vehicle insurance.
High school diploma or GED required.
Basic computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in building maintenance, repair, and/or the construction trades is preferred.
Prior security experience or training is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Patrol facilities and grounds, internally and externally, to promote a safe and secure environment.
Respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies, including combative or violent people, missing patients, fire alarms, elevator entrapments, and crimes on campus.
Enforce parking policies and procedures and issue parking warnings as necessary.
Respond to calls for assistance and provide vehicle assistance, such as jump starts, to patients, visitors, and staff as appropriate.
Identify hazardous or unsafe conditions and correct or refer them to the appropriate personnel.
De-escalate violent situations and perform crisis intervention; may physically restrain patients according to established policies and procedures.
Help ensure Behavioral Health patients remain safe in their rooms as requested by clinical staff.
Work with law enforcement to secure weapons and secure other belongings according to District policy.
Gather evidence and information about criminal activity for reporting to local law enforcement and KVH Incident Reporting; may testify in court for relevant cases.
Prepare reports concerning arrests, security incidents, investigation results, and unusual activity in accordance with department documentation guidelines.
Communicate helpfully and provide information and directions to staff, visitors, and patients.
Monitor security cameras and interact with local law enforcement as necessary, following Integrity and Compliance guidelines for sharing information.
Work with other departments to lead, counsel, resolve, or investigate safety and security issues.
Issue temporary ID badges and keys to employees, contractors, students, and visitors as necessary.
Perform scheduled routine preventative maintenance and, with the Facilities Tech II, complete work-order repairs in a timely manner.
Accurately document work in the work-order system and provide updates or concerns to the manager or others as appropriate.
Assist with transportation of patients, visitors, and employees according to District policy.
Provide access-control monitoring and participate in logistics for community outreach events, including setting up tents and transporting tables.
Identify equipment and work areas that do not meet safe operational guidelines; remove them from service or apply appropriate lockout/tagout identification for corrective maintenance.
Clean work areas during repair work, minimize dust and debris, and comply with regulatory requirements to prevent hazards or contamination.
Dispose of garbage and bio-waste, recycle designated materials, and remove waste from hospital premises according to policy and procedure.
Participate in required fire, safety, hazardous-materials, MSDS, infection-control, and other training.
May assist with ordering and maintaining department supplies, equipment, and parts.
May take department call on a backup or emergency basis after completing the on-call training program.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Report to duty or hold over during inclement weather and other emergencies as required to maintain operational needs.