Hospital Facilities Maintenance Technician experienced level III

Job Title:  Hospital Facilities Maintenance Technician experienced / level III

Location:  Brownsville, TX - Plant Operations & Maintenance Dept

Employer:  Vanguard Resources, Inc., (VRI) is actively recruiting for Full Time Facilities Maintenance Technicians, (entry-level) I or II.

Location: Our Client’s Site: Valley Baptist Medical Center 1040 W Jefferson St, Brownsville, TX 78520 

Hospital Facilities Maintenance Technician experienced / level III -; n2+ years experience preferred: Starting hourly rate: $18+/- p/hour (depending on skills & experience)

Shifts as assigned: assigned shift will be either days (1st shift): 8am - 4:30 pm or evenings (2nd shift): 4pm-12:30am. If shift change is required, employee is provided several weeks notice. Consistently scheduled 40 hours per week!

Schedule: Typically Monday – Friday, unless scheduled for weekend work (Sat & Sun). If scheduled for the weekend, days off will be Friday & Monday. Required to work 1 weekend per month, but this is subject to change (typically every 3rd weekend).

IMPORTANT: all technicians are required to be scheduled as 'On Call' every 2 months (1 week outside of scheduled work hours). Only LOCAL candidates will be considered, as relocation assistance is not budgeted for this position.
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Why work for Vanguard Resources?
Competitive pay, excellent benefit package, participation in a 401k retirement program (with Employer matching), a generous PTO - paid time off program, career progression, an employer who cares, with a culture that feels like a family, paid uniforms, potential for on-call pay, training & development resources, required hospital vaccinations paid by Vanguard Resources.

Position Summary:

Assists in the performance of duties necessary to keep the physical structure and associated equipment of the facility in good repair. Minor maintenance and repair duties are the primary duties. May perform preventive maintenance (PM) duties to all physical structures of facilities, complying with all safety codes. Assists the team with plumbing, mechanical and HVAC maintenance. May perform general facility floor/wall repairs and painting as needed. Performs manual duties as requested (i.e., replacing light bulbs, replacing of ceiling tiles). Reports to the Facility Supervisor.

Daily functions:

• Respond to any building and/or facilities systems issues (climate control, odors, smoke, spills, damage, emergencies and repairs)
• Assists with maintaining building security and immediately responds to building monitors and replaces light bulbs in all assigned facilities, as needed
• Makes minor plumbing repairs, as necessary
• Performs basic electrical work and determines when an electrician is required
• Hangs pictures and shelving, as needed
• Transports goods or equipment as assigned
• Performs immediate cleaning duties necessary to maintain clean facility
• Supports a safe working environment at all times.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager

EOE
Vanguard Resources is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected class.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of Facility Engineer, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; in outside weather conditions; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• 2 + years' experience in facilities maintenance preferably
• Maintenance Tech level I is an entry-level position - new to this industry
• Must successfully pass criminal background check
• Must complete and/or take all required health screenings and vaccines.

Skills:

• Must be able to effectively communicate (oral and written) with all employees, contractors and vendors
• Possess computer skills and be proficient MS Office as well as preventive maintenance, building automation, procurement, work assignment systems
• Self-starter and team player
• Must be organized and provide support of project plans
• Provide a clean and safe environment for the patients and staff on the grounds year around.
• Maintain clean buildings, grounds and specified equipment.
• Perform and document safety inspections on building systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Favorable results of a criminal background check and drug screen
• Valid ID or Driver License, with satisfactory driving record