Facilities Technician I

HAMILTON HEALTH CENTER INC•Harrisburg, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Facilities Technicians ensure the safety, cleanliness, and efficient operation of Hamilton facilities. This role is responsible for monitoring and maintaining building systems, performing minor repairs, conducting safety inspections, handling mail and supply distribution, and assisting with landscaping, snow removal, and housekeeping tasks. Technicians interact daily with staff, patients, and visitors in a courteous manner, provide direction as needed, and help enforce facility policies. Additional responsibilities include inventory control of cleaning supplies, coordinating contracted services, preparing reports, and supporting regulatory compliance and quality initiatives. The ideal candidate demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a commitment to providing a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for all.

Requirements

Healthcare Knowledge: A fundamental understanding of healthcare services and basic medical terminology.
Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in basic data entry computer skills.
Strong Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Team Player: An industrious and cooperative nature to foster harmonious working relationships with clinic management, physicians, clinicians, and the public.
High School Diploma: High school diploma is necessary or an equivalent
Drivers License: Must have a valid drivers’ license, reliable transportation and current vehicle insurance to travel throughout the service area and able to work evenings/extended hours including weekends as needed, required.
Operating Machinery: Must possess the ability to operate a variety of vehicle types
II – Yrs Exp Security, Housekeeping
III – Yrs Exp Security, Housekeeping

Nice To Haves

Knowledgeable of HVAC
Prior CPR/First Aid certification
Knowledge of The Joint Commission regulations
Bi-lingual in Spanish, Nepali, French

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, secure, clean and efficient environment for all individuals on/around Hamilton operated facilities.
Report any unusual conditions of malfunctioning systems throughout the facility to Supervisor.
Ensure that safety and health procedures are followed as directed by Facilities Manager and/or established policy.
Monitor facility building and grounds to prevent theft, vandalism and illegal activity.
Monitor and report all safety issues to facilities management.
Perform periodic safety inspections as scheduled.
Show high visibility and interact as much as possible with patient and staff in positive manner, assisting visitors and directing visitors to proper destination.
Collect, sort and distribute incoming and interoffice mail throughout facility.
Operate postage meter.
Accept deliveries as needed.
Redirect Hamilton employees and visitors who are in violation of our Smoking/Tobacco Use and Parking Policies and report repeat offenders to Facilities Management.
Make minor HVAC, plumbing and electrical repairs based on competency, as directed.
Change HVAC filters and perform other preventive maintenance tasks based on competency, as directed.
Assist in the distribution of supplies and storage of records.
Complete interior and exterior painting based on competency, as directed.
Conduct light carpentry based on competency, as directed.
Assist in snow removal and application of ice melt.
Assist with movement of furniture and supplies as directed.
Assist with routine removal of trash and hazardous waste.
Maintain outside walk areas including sweeping and washing debris.
Maintain landscape appearance, keeping areas free of debris.
Routinely perform quality inspections of contracted services and report findings to facilities management.
Performs housekeeping and cleaning activities within well established guidelines and assigned areas and ensure that quality standards, safety guidelines and customer service expectations are met.
Inventory control of all cleaning supplies, including ordering, receiving and re-stocks of supplies
Perform routine inspections and regular up keep of interior and exterior areas to ensure areas are free of hazards and trash.
Follows infection control and universal precautions policies and procedures to ensure that a sanitary environment is maintained.
Maintain confidentiality and security rules when providing information to internal and external sources.
Attend meetings, develop weekly/monthly/yearly reports and deliver presentations /reports to internal and external stakeholders, as required.
Maintain open communication lines with patients and staff.
Work within the parameters as defined by Hamilton’s Quality Department and follow established protocols to meet the requirements of regulatory agencies.
Participates in the Hamilton’s efforts related to revenue cycle, which include but are not limited to: achieving goals for productivity; meeting or exceeding revenue targets; and expense management as budgeted.
Demonstrate commitment to established Workplace Values: Innovation; Integrity; Quality; Accountability; Respect; Commitment and Inclusion. Practices behaviors that effectively demonstrate the Hamilton’s Workplace Values and supports goal to co-create a great workplace.
Travel throughout the service areas as required.
Performs other duties as assigned in support of mission and as required to ensure delivery of consistent high-quality services.