Maintenance Facilities Tech II

Versiti•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive. Position Summary Under the supervision of department leadership, the Facilities Technician II role is responsible for the general maintenance of Versiti equipment, building and grounds. Ensuring that the facilities and equipment are clean, well-functioning and orderly. This position is expected to fulfill any service request in a timely manner acting independently to analyze problems and implement solutions while actively working with the Facilities team and internal customers Facilities Technician II will be expected to provide insight into projects as the subject matter expert and operate as the lead project manager when assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma required general education degree (GED) required
1-3 years of Facilities related experience required
Project Manager for a large-scale facilities or equipment related project required
Must have strong knowledge of building maintenance operations, service activities; terminology, methods, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of building structures and systems; principles and practices of safety management; pertinent local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, codes, and rules. required
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with donors, volunteers and employees of organization. required
Ability to read and understand construction drawings, plans, and specifications. required
Occasional evening and weekend hours and weekly/bi-weekly local and state-wide travel will be required. required
This person must have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision; multi-task; work with confidential information; and work under high stress or pressure situations and with tight deadlines. required
This person must be detail-oriented with excellent communication, specifically writing skills, project a professional image, display an exceedingly high level of customer service and organizational skills and be an excellent multi-tasker balancing several service requests and projects at one time across multiple facilities across the state. required
Valid State Driver’s License required
Basic computer skills required. required
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, Outlook. required
Ability to maintain simple databases, create basic documents and spreadsheets. required
Ability to use hand and power tools in a safe and proficient manner. required

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in related field preferred
4-6 years preferred
Certification and Licensure in areas specific to building maintenance preferred (i.e. electrician, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, etc.). preferred

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of hands-on repair and maintenance work in the following areas: buildings, grounds, equipment and environmental safety.
Reviews, understands, and acts accordingly with Versiti policies, equipment guidelines and SOP’s prior to completing tasks. Actively demonstrates the Versiti core values as well as holding others accountable to them.
Uses discretion and professionalism working in and around donors, visitors, and employees to complete work in a timely manner and minimize disruptions to operations. Thoroughly cleans up after the completion of work, leaving the area tidy and orderly.
Performs maintenance and repair of building equipment and grounds in a safe, workmanlike manner.
Develops and maintains accurate and complete maintenance logs, calendars, schedules and any other administrative tools utilized by the department.
Actively participates in improving building and equipment efficiencies by continuously refining practices and procedures and coordinating schedules of work for outside contractors/vendors.
Ability to transition into a project manager role acting as the subject matter expert for small and large-scale projects. Includes providing direction for contractors, ensuring that maintenance schedules are updated and followed appropriately and that the project is completed on time and on budget.
When required this position should be able to backfill for any Technician I responsibilities/duties.
Required to participate in the on-call system to ensure facilities assistance is available twenty-four hours/day, seven days/week to address and resolve any urgent facilities problems.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards