Facilities Technician I

KLICKITAT COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 1•Goldendale, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Facilities team and help keep our hospital and healthcare facilities safe, functional, and welcoming for patients, visitors, and staff. We are seeking a dependable and service-oriented Facilities/Security Technician I to provide a combination of security support and facility maintenance throughout the District. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their day, takes pride in problem-solving, and is comfortable responding to both routine maintenance needs and situations requiring a calm, professional security presence. The ideal candidate values teamwork, demonstrates strong customer service skills, and is committed to supporting a safe and well-maintained healthcare environment for our community. The Facilities/Security Technician I provides maintenance support and security services for the entire District. The Tech completes routine security rounds and serves as a first responder for situations requiring security presence or intervention. The Tech also performs preventative maintenance tasks and other facilities work orders for KVH buildings, grounds, vehicles, etc. The Facilities Technician I demonstrates excellence in customer service during interactions with employees, managers/supervisors, patients, patient family members, customers, vendors, etc., and works collaboratively with all employees throughout the organization to provide optimal facility support services in a professional, ethical, and knowledgeable fashion. Casual positions are not eligible for benefits.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older with a current driver’s license and a clean driving record to be covered on the KVH vehicle insurance
High school diploma or GED required
Basic computer skills required
Previous work experience in building maintenance/repair and/or the construction trades is preferred
Prior security experience or training strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Patrols facilities and grounds both internally and externally to promote a safe and secure environment
Responds immediately and appropriately to emergency situations such as combative or violent people, missing patients, fire alarms, elevator entrapments, and crimes on campus
Enforces parking policies/procedures and issues parking warnings as necessary
Follows all facility and department policies and procedures
Responds to calls for assistance and provides vehicle assistance for patients, visitors, and staff as appropriate (jump starts, etc.)
Is alert to any hazardous or unsafe conditions while on patrol
Corrects or refers hazardous conditions to the appropriate personnel for correction, i.e., Facilities & Engineering or Environmental Services
Rapidly de-escalates violent situations and performs crisis intervention in a volatile and dynamic environment
May help physically restrain patients in accordance with established policies and procedures
Ensures Behavioral Health patients remain safe in their rooms as requested by clinical staff
Works with Law Enforcement to secure weapons; secures other belongings per District policy
Gathers accurate evidence and information for reporting of criminal activity to local Law Enforcement and KVH Incident Reporting
May be required to testify in court for relevant cases
Prepares a variety of reports related to arrests, security incidents, investigation results, and unusual activity
Ensures effective communication and good relations by being friendly and helpful, providing information and directions to staff, visitors, and patients
Monitors security cameras
Interacts with local law enforcement officials as necessary and follows the “Integrity and Compliance” guidelines for disseminating information to law enforcement
Security is considered essential staff and therefore may be required to report to duty or hold over during inclement weather conditions and other emergencies to maintain operational needs
Works with members of other departments to lead, counsel, resolve, or investigate safety and security issues
Issues temporary ID badges and keys to employees, contractors, students, and visitors as necessary
Performs routine preventative maintenance (PM’s) according to schedule
In conjunction with the Facilities Tech II, performs work-order repairs in a timely manner to ensure that facility equipment and systems remain operational
Accurately documents all work performed in the work order system
Provides updates and relays concerns to the manager or others as appropriate
Assists with the transportation of patients, visitors, and employees in accordance with the District’s Transportation Policy
Provides Access Control monitoring
Participates in logistics for community outreach events, including setting up tents, transporting tables, etc.
Identifies all equipment and work areas that do not meet safe operational guidelines and removes them from service, or properly tags them (log-out, tag-out system) for clear identification that the area is out of service and scheduled for corrective maintenance
Performs general cleaning in work areas to ensure that dust and debris are minimized as part of all repair work done in the facility; complies with any regulatory requirements to eliminate any hazardous risks or breaches of contamination
Disposes of garbage and bio-waste management material, including recycling of any materials identified for recycling, and removes from hospital premises as established by policy and procedure
Participates in fire, safety, hazardous materials, MSDS, infection control, and other required training to ensure the hospital is ready and able to respond to emergencies and other situations
May assist with ordering/maintaining department supplies, equipment, and parts
May take call for the department on a back-up or emergency basis upon completion of the on-call training program
Performs other duties as assigned