Senior Facilities Technician - Cinco Ranch

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Come lead with us at Emergency Care Center in Cinco Ranch. At Houston Methodist, the Senior Facilities Technician position possesses extensive knowledge of work that may require specialized training in the trade or skill associated with their shop/department for new construction, remodeling or maintenance of Houston Methodist facilities. For new construction or remodeling and mechanical, electrical and plumbing projects and repairs, this position inspects sites, ensuring availability of materials for the installation of systems and devices in the trade or job associated with their shop/department.

The Senior Facilities Technician is responsible for scheduling and performing safety and preventative maintenance inspections, installing and repairing systems and devices. This position is responsible for scheduling and completing maintenance and testing of emergency systems, ensuring work complies with applicable codes, ordinances, statutes and standards and proper documentation for work completed.

Non-exempt

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post‑secondary education, etc.)

• Four years of general maintenance related experience
• Health care environment preferred

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on‑going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co‑workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Multi‑task oriented, ability to complete work within designated time frames
• Demonstrates high level critical thinking with the ability to offer practical solutions to relative items within scope
• Ability to follow detailed instructions to complete complex procedures and/or operate all equipment
• Possesses advanced knowledge of at least one trade skill such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling, general maintenance

• Role models behaviors that promote a positive work environment and contributes to a team-focused work unit to achieve department goals.
• Facilitates open, professional (verbal, nonverbal, written) communication to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional, providing the highest quality service during every customer and patient encounter.
• Guides and mentors Facilities Assistants/Technicians to build confidence in their skills, knowledge and abilities. Uses peer‑to‑peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement.

• Ensures thorough entity surveillance through rounding and issue management; identifies opportunities for complex facility improvements providing recommendations and work orders and overseeing its completion to advance the customer experience and improve service levels.
• Reviews daily logs and ensures technicians and associated personnel maintain the proper operation of the central plant(s) and daily operations of the facility including minor and complex facility needs.
• Performs analysis, troubleshooting and complex maintenance repair. Ensures accurate installation of systems and devices, in compliance with codes, ordinances and statutes. Performs preventative maintenance inspections to include HVAC, electrical and plumbing, as appropriate, maintains and tests department emergency systems. Seeks out additional information and reference materials, escalating to Lead Tech/Supervisor, if…