Facilities Technician I

Howard Brown Health•Chicago, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Howard Brown Health is a nationally recognized leader in LGBTQ+ health and wellness. Our commitment to inclusive and affirming care has made us a cornerstone of the Chicago community. At Howard Brown, we believe in providing holistic, patient-centered care that empowers individuals and enriches lives. This role is part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to health equity and social justice, offering a supportive, inclusive, and culturally competent environment with access to continuous learning opportunities and professional development.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED or equivalent is required.
1-2 years of experience in building cleaning and maintenance in a healthcare setting is required.
Valid and current U.S. driver’s license and access to a vehicle to drive to locations daily is required.
Willingness and ability to work day, evening, and weekend hours is required.
Ability to use healthcare-grade cleaning equipment and work safely with a variety of cleaning supplies.
Ability to lift 50lbs and use proper lifting techniques.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and safely use ladders and step stools.
Ability to work in poor weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, or snow is required.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time efficiently.
Ability and willingness to frequently travel through inter-city streets and expressways.
Ability to work in a shared working space.
Willingness and desire to work with the LGBTQ community.
Requires ability to speak audibly and listen actively.
Requires ability to use computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
Requires ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
Requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, safely using ladders, and lifting up to 50 pounds and using proper lifting techniques.
May require periodic travel.
Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Operating heavy equipment or power tools.
Operating a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

Performs daily building and isolation maintenance and cleaning of clinic rooms, as well as the interior and exterior of facilities including grounds keeping and snow removal.
Performs minor building services such as replacing light bulbs and filters.
Maintains facilities department supplies and performs inventory procedures at all buildings.
Vacuums, sweeps, and mops floors.
Performs carpet spot cleaning, as necessary.
Performs continuous facilities walkthroughs to ensure a safe and clean environment for all and follows proper infection control policies.
Collects and disposes of all trash, adhering to biohazard procedures and recycling.
Performs special maintenance projects for all Howard Brown Health locations, as necessary.
Collaborates with other facilities personnel on various projects.
Provides excellent customer service and proactively interacts and communicates with staff.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan.
BCBS HMO, PPO, and PPO Select Plans
BCBS Dental
BCBS Vision
3-weeks paid vacation and 1-week of personal time
12 accrued sick days per year
10 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
PTO Exchange allows employees to turn unused PTO into liquid assets
401k program with up to 5% employer match after 90 days
Employer-paid basic life insurance valued at one times the annual salary
Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefit account
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs; NHSC & PSLF
Employee Assistance Program with 5 employer-paid counseling sessions
50% off at Brown Elephant Resale Shops and discounts at local businesses