Facilities Technician - HVAC/Building System

Description

The Facilities Technician performs on-demand, corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance on the organization's building systems, including commercial HVAC equipment, plumbing, electrical systems, building automation controls, patient care areas, and general facility infrastructure. This position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and compliant healthcare environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

The technician serves direct facilities support and is expected to independently troubleshoot and repair building systems while coordinating with outside vendors and contractors on specialized repairs and capital projects. This role requires a highly skilled maintenance professional with strong HVAC experience and a broad knowledge of commercial building systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete assigned facility rounds and inspections each shift to identify maintenance needs and ensure optimal building performance.
• Maintain accurate preventative maintenance schedules, inspection logs, and repair documentation.
• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair commercial HVAC equipment, including rooftop units, split systems, air handlers, chillers, exhaust systems, thermostats, VAV boxes, and associated controls.
• Perform routine HVAC maintenance including filter changes, belt replacement, lubrication, coil cleaning, and seasonal inspections.
• Monitor building automation systems (BAS) and mechanical equipment to maintain proper environmental conditions throughout the facility.
• Diagnose heating, cooling, airflow, humidity, and ventilation issues and coordinate vendor support when repairs exceed internal capabilities.
• Respond promptly to work requests submitted by staff and provide excellent customer service throughout the organization.
• Maintain patient rooms and clinical spaces to ensure equipment and building components remain safe, functional, and compliant.
• Perform general building maintenance including:
• Drywall repair and painting
• Ceiling tile replacement
• Lighting repairs and fixture replacement
• Plumbing repairs including sinks, toilets, faucets, and drains
• Minor carpentry and hardware repairs
• Perform minor electrical repairs including outlets, switches, breakers, ballasts, and lighting controls within the scope of training.
• Assist with maintaining emergency power systems, generators, fire/life safety equipment, and other critical building infrastructure.
• Coordinate and oversee outside contractors performing maintenance or construction activities.
• Assist with facility projects, equipment installations, office renovations, and departmental moves.
• Support compliance with AAAHC, OSHA, NFPA, CMS, local building codes, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and recommend replacement parts and equipment as needed.
• Utilize computerized maintenance management software (CMMS), smartphones, or tablets to manage work orders, document repairs, track labor, and maintain inventory.
• Participate in emergency response activities related to facility equipment failures, utility outages, or severe weather events.
• Meet established deadlines and communicate effectively regarding project status, delays, and repair timelines.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday-Friday
• 8-hour day shift
• One Saturday per month (approximately 4-6 hours)
• Overtime opportunities
• Occasional after-hours response for emergency facility issues

Range

Minimum $28/hr

Maximum $40/hr

Requirements

• Advanced mechanical aptitude with exceptional troubleshooting abilities
• Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC systems and mechanical equipment
• Ability to independently diagnose and repair building system issues
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general building maintenance
• Familiarity with Building Automation Systems (BAS) preferred
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and technical documentation
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple work requests in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Proficiency using smartphones, tablets, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, leadership, contractors, inspectors, and vendors
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical or vocational training in HVAC, Facilities Maintenance, Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, or a related trade preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of commercial or industrial facilities maintenance experience preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of commercial HVAC troubleshooting and repair experience preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare, ambulatory surgery center, hospital, or medical office environment strongly preferred.
• EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Certification preferred.
• HVAC Journeyman License or equivalent trade certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

ADA Job Requirements: 

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. 

Physical Demands:  

Ability to perform job duties and responsibilities. 

Audio-Visual: Color Discrimination: Good 

Audio-Visual: Depth Perception: Good 

General Activity: Stand/Walk: 6-8 hrs. per day 

Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time 

Motion: Lift: 1/3 or more of time 

Motion: Pull: 1/3 or more of time 

Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time 

Motion: Squat/Crouch: 1/3 or more of time 

Others: Able to provide services in all areas where newborn patients are served. 

Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 50 pounds: 1/3 or more of time. 

Communication Skills: Writing, speaking, hearing, reading, interpersonal relationships, receiving instructions, giving instructions. 

Intellectual Skills: Short and long term memory, abstract reasoning, decision making, directing others, mathematical calculations. 

Work Situations: Work Situations: Working as part of a group, working with the public, performing a variety of duties. 

Disclaimer: 

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, but not all-inclusive of all possible activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. See ADA checklist for specific related criteria.