Facilities Technician | Whitefish Plant Operations

Logan Health Medical Center•Whitefish, MT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Logan Health Whitefish is looking for a dependable and mechanically inclined Facilities Technician to help maintain the buildings, equipment, and systems that support our patients and staff. This hands-on position is ideal for someone who enjoys figuring out how things work, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and finding practical solutions. The successful candidate will have strong mechanical abilities, excellent problem-solving skills, and the confidence to handle a variety of maintenance and repair needs. Experience or knowledge of electrical systems, and commercial HVAC is also desired. If you take pride in fixing problems, keeping facilities operating safely, and tackling something different each day, we encourage you to apply! This position is based out of Logan Health Whitefish, but will also be required to travel and service our facilities and clinics in Eureka, Columbia Falls, Whitefish and even Kalispell. Company vehicle is provided for this travel.

Requirements

Current Driver’s License required.
Driving record for the previous thirty-six (36) months must not reflect any major driving offenses (i.e; DUI, convicted of a felony involving a motor vehicle, suspended license, three (3) or more speeding tickets or other moving violations, etc.).
Must have a working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precaution standards set forth by regulators including, but not limited to; OSHA, NFPA, EPA, ASHRE.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Word, Outlook, Excel, and ability to learn other software as needed.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a general maintenance, mechanical, plumbing or electrical field of employment preferred.
Experience or knowledge of electrical systems, and commercial HVAC is also desired.
A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Current Montana State Boilers License or EPA certification is a plus!
Proven ability in all skilled trades related to a variety of facility and grounds maintenance, repairs, procedures and techniques preferred.
Possess ability to operate a wide-variety of machinery, equipment, and tools necessary to perform facility and grounds maintenance and repairs preferred.
Possess ability to understand and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings related to the construction preferred.
Experience with maintenance management software and smartphones preferred.

Responsibilities

Within regulatory guidelines, troubleshoots, performs preventative and predictive maintenance and repairs, and routine maintenance problems.
Maintenance and repairs include, but may not be limited to; electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, boilers, lighting, carpentry, flooring, vehicles, Life Safety equipment, laundry equipment, and/or pool/spa operations as applicable for assigned area(s).
Performs pest management duties and pesticide applications as needed.
Safely and efficiently operates, secures, services, stores and cleans assigned area(s) vehicles, machinery, equipment and tools.
Exhibits efficiency in use of time, products, materials, and assists in the controlling of material and labor costs for assigned area(s).
Utilizes self initiative in assuming repair and maintenance assignments while working with minimal immediate supervision.
Acts as project coordinator with outside contractors and vendors as applicable for assigned area(s).
Assembles furniture and assists with the relocating of offices and staff throughout assigned area(s).
Assists with snow removal around assigned facilities and outbuildings.
Performs flooring installation, minor carpentry work, framing and sheet rocking of walls, door installation, various patching, painting, and hanging of miscellaneous items as applicable for assigned area(s).
Actively continues education to keep abreast of new technology, equipment changes, retrofits, and/or codes.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.