Facilities Technician

Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To support the safe operation of FoundCare facilities by performing routine maintenance, repairs, inspections, and general upkeep of facilities, equipment, furnishings, and grounds. The Facilities Technician responds to work requests, identifies and corrects unsafe or deficient conditions, supports contracted services and facility projects, and helps ensure all locations remain safe, clean, functional, and professional in appearance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and routine repairs on buildings, equipment, furnishings, fixtures, and grounds.
• Respond to facilities work requests in a timely manner, evaluate the issue, complete repairs within the position’s skill level, and provide status updates to the immediate supervisor.
• Troubleshoot and complete minor repairs involving plumbing, electrical components, lighting, doors, locks, walls, flooring, ceiling tiles, cabinetry, furniture, painting, and general building systems.
• Inspect facilities routinely to identify maintenance concerns, unsafe conditions, appearance issues, water intrusion, equipment problems, and other conditions requiring attention.
• Take immediate action to correct hazards that can be safely addressed and promptly report conditions requiring a licensed contractor, specialized service, or management approval.
• Assist with HVAC activities such as replacing filters, checking thermostats and vents, documenting concerns, and coordinating site access for qualified service contractors as directed.
• Maintain the interior and exterior appearance and functionality of assigned locations, including common areas, sidewalks, parking areas, signage, landscaping, and waste collection areas.
• Assist with cleaning-related needs, spill response, room readiness, and urgent site conditions when necessary to support safe operations.
• Prepare rooms and facilities for meetings, open houses, health fairs, press conferences, training sessions, and other organizational events; restore spaces after events.
• Assemble, move, install, adjust, and repair office furniture, shelving, equipment, and fixtures; assist with office moves and space reconfigurations.
• Meet contractors and service providers at facilities, provide access to approved work areas, communicate site conditions, and report progress or concerns to the immediate supervisor.
• Use ladders, hand tools, power tools, maintenance equipment, and personal protective equipment safely and in accordance with manufacturer instructions and organizational requirements.
• Maintain an organized inventory of tools, parts, filters, lamps, repair materials, and maintenance supplies; report replacement and purchasing needs.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, preventive maintenance, completed repairs, materials used, vendor visits, and unresolved conditions.
• Support fire, life-safety, emergency preparedness, environmental, and regulatory inspections by correcting assigned deficiencies and maintaining related documentation.
• Follow applicable OSHA, ADA, fire code, infection prevention, hazardous-material handling, and workplace safety requirements within the scope of assigned duties.
• Operate agency vehicles as authorized; pick up and deliver supplies, equipment, documents, furniture, and other items between FoundCare locations.
• Maintain client, patient, employee, and family confidentiality while working in clinical, administrative, and public areas.
• Participate in evening, weekend, or emergency facility response when scheduled or required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of general building maintenance practices and basic repair methods.
• Working knowledge of common plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, furniture, hardware, and grounds-maintenance tasks.
• Ability to identify safety hazards, determine when a repair can be completed internally, and recognize when a licensed or specialized contractor is required.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, material-handling equipment, and personal protective equipment.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, equipment instructions, maintenance schedules, safety information, and basic technical documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees, patients, visitors, vendors, and contractors.
• Ability to document work performed clearly and accurately using email, electronic work-order systems, checklists, and basic computer applications.
• Ability to organize assignments, manage multiple priorities, work independently, and complete tasks with appropriate follow-through.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally with others, with or without the use of an interpreter, and in writing using the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services.
• Ability to review, understand, and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature.
• Ability to interact and work with diverse populations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and organizational information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, providers, or others, professionally.
• Clear understanding that FoundCare provides information on educating individuals on safer sex practices which would include but not be limited to, exposure to explicit language, explicit printed material, and descriptions of explicit sexual activities as part of the agency’s mission in the prevention and transmission of HIV disease.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to endure short, intermittent, and/or long periods of sitting, standing, and walking while performing job duties.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, climb, and work from a ladder as required for assigned maintenance tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform work indoors and outdoors and tolerate exposure to heat, humidity, dust, noise, and other conditions normally associated with facilities maintenance.
• Use standard office equipment and technology, including computers and telephones, as well as maintenance tools and equipment, in the course of daily duties.
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases and utilizing standard precautions to prevent transmission of diseases acquired by contact with blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes.
• Ability to travel to other FoundCare locations and perform job duties.
• Ability to travel to other locations to attend meetings, workshops, and seminars, plus travel to other FoundCare departments and FoundCare conference rooms.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Flexible schedule allowing for evening, weekend, and emergency availability, as needed.
• Good driving record sufficient for approval by the agency insurer to operate a FoundCare-owned motor vehicle.
• Valid Florida driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Preferred: Two (2) years of recent experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, construction, property maintenance, or a related trade.
• Preferred: Experience in a healthcare, commercial, or multi-site environment.
• Preferred: OSHA, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, maintenance, or other relevant trade certification.
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.