Maintenance Associate

Gifthealth • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Associate keeps Gifthealth facilities operating effectively and supports a safe, functional environment for patient-centered work. The position is part of Facilities / Operations and performs preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, vendor coordination, inventory management, and maintenance documentation. The role also responds to urgent facility issues and identifies opportunities to improve operations, energy efficiency, and maintenance workflows.

This is an on-site, full-time position with standard business hours and on-call availability for emergencies. Evenings, weekends, or other off-hours may be needed for urgent facility issues or on-call emergencies. The associate regularly coordinates with the Facilities Manager, Operations team, and third-party contractors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience in maintenance, facilities management, or skilled trades.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to safely operate ladders, scissor lifts, aerial work platforms, and other facility maintenance equipment as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work at heights, and perform tasks in varied environmental conditions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, including 4 or more hours at a time, and perform repetitive bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and climbing.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to work on-site for all shifts, at heights using ladders, lifts, or scaffolding, and in confined spaces such as attics, crawl spaces, and mechanical rooms.
• Availability for on-call emergencies and, when needed, urgent facility issues during evenings, weekends, or other off-hours.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational or technical training in a skilled trade.
• EPA 608, HVAC/R certification, or OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Electrical journeyman or plumbing apprentice credentials.
• Experience with CMMS platforms such as UpKeep, Hippo, or ServiceNow.
• Familiarity with healthcare or regulated facility environments.
• Strong understanding of facility safety standards, building codes, and preventive maintenance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, lighting, and mechanical equipment.
• Respond to facility work orders and diagnose and resolve issues involving carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, identify code or compliance concerns, and escalate matters requiring licensed contractor involvement.
• Assist in coordinating and supervising third-party contractors and service vendors for specialized work, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Maintain an organized inventory of tools, parts, and supplies; manage reorders and track maintenance materials.
• Accurately and promptly record maintenance activities, work orders, and inspection results in the facilities management system.
• Provide on-call emergency maintenance response as needed, including after-hours response to urgent facility issues.
• Identify and recommend improvements to facility operations, energy efficiency, and maintenance workflows to the Facilities Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED