Facilities Technician

Santiam Hospital & Clinics•Stayton, OR

18d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a natural born problem solver, skilled at working with your hands? Are you a jack of all trades, perhaps a weekend DIYer with a strong mechanical aptitude? If you are, you might be just the perfect fit to join our team as a Facilities Technician. Here at Santiam Hospital & Clinics, our Facilities Department is the backbone of our operations, dedicated to maintaining a safe, efficient, and functional environment for our employees, patients and their families. If you are interested in a dynamic and impactful role with diverse responsibilities, we invite you to apply. Position Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Salary range: $20.79 - $27.89

Requirements

At least one year of building and equipment maintenance or equivalent experience.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be able to communicate effectively and have excellent interpersonal skills.
Must be highly motivated, capable of working with a team and perform in a fast-paced environment.
Currently hold or must be eligible to possess an Unarmed Private Security certification issued by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training within 90 days of hire.
Aptitude in verbal and written communication, including ability to communicate with individuals of all age groups.
Must possess and maintain an Oregon driver's license.

Responsibilities

Independently perform a wide range of potentially complicated repair and maintenance tasks, which may require significant physical exertion.
Safely use tools and techniques common in electrical work, heating system, carpentry, plumbing, painting, welding, and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair.
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical documents.
Repair plumbing components that include pipes, fixtures, toilets, sinks, drains, valves, and controls.
Repair windows, doors, door frames, door locks, alarm systems, and alarm system controls.
Perform drywall finish and repair, plaster repair, caulking, painting, and masonry work (e.g. grouting or ceramic tile installation).
Troubleshoot electrical switches, outlets, lighting fixtures, circuit breakers, and fuses, and demonstrate familiarity with operation of Facilities power generators and the automatic transfer switch.
Repair mechanical equipment that includes power tools, power mowers, hedge clippers, and other devices typically used by Department staff.
Ensure that Department equipment functions properly.
Check boiler room condition, perform boiler blowdown, and repair oil pumps and valves.
Troubleshoot problems with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, and air conditioning units, chillers, towers, and pumps.
Order or obtain materials, supplies, and equipment required to perform tasks related to the position.
Demonstrate knowledge of occupational hazards and implement applicable safety measures.
On daily basis, respond to Hospital staff maintenance requests, and provide updates about response status.
Competently operate life safety equipment and participate in monthly life safety equipment drills.
Use electronic media to communicate and to receive information pertinent to the position.
During Facilities security provision, survey activity or events that may compromise safety or security of persons or property that are located within Facilities.
Perform other duties assigned by Facilities Director or Shift Supervisor. Protect patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal, medical and financial information per HIPAA.