Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting with preventative, routine, and corrective maintenance of hospital buildings, equipment, and systems. This role supports a safe, functional, and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, and staff by performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks across the facility.

Essential Job Functions

The Maintenance Technician will:

• Demonstrate Vista Health's Standards of Behavior and consistently utilize the AIDET communication approach when interacting with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Comply with all organizational, departmental, and regulatory policies, procedures, and standards. Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and mandatory education.
• Support Vista Health strategic initiatives and adapt to operational changes. Utilize appropriate communication channels and chain of command.
• Assist with preventative and corrective maintenance of buildings and equipment, including:
  • Minor repairs to patient care and transport equipment such as beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, carts, and tray tables
  • Assisting with repairs to medical gas systems, sterilizers, and operating tables
  • Minor plumbing repairs, including faucets, toilets, sinks, valves, piping, and fixtures
  • Minor electrical repairs, including lighting, control devices, panels, dietary equipment, and refrigeration equipment
  • Adjustment of thermostats and installation of orthopedic traction setups
  • Hanging shelves and pictures; moving furniture and boxes as needed
• Document completed work accurately and timely using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), including work orders, preventive maintenance sheets, and activity logs.
• Perform snow removal and other facility support duties as assigned.
• Complete all work safely to prevent injury and maintain a safe environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness during emergencies or special projects.

Interactions

• Internal: Daily interaction with hospital staff at all levels
• External: Daily interaction with patients and visitors; weekly interaction with vendors

Working Conditions

This position requires frequent physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, and carrying materials and equipment. The role may involve:

• Lifting up to 50 lbs frequently and over 50 lbs occasionally
• Exposure to infectious or contagious diseases
• Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Occasional irregular hours and emergency call-ins

Daily exposure to bloodborne pathogens may occur.

Visual and Hearing Requirements

• Ability to see with corrective eyewear
• Ability to hear clearly with assistance

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Trade or vocational training in electricity or plumbing preferred

Experience:

• No prior experience required

Skills & Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of hand tools and their proper use
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and safety procedures

Licensure/Certification:

• None required

Additional Requirements

• On-call and call-in availability is required
• Travel to other Vista Health System locations may be required

Disclaimer

This job description is not a contract of employment. Duties and responsibilities may change, and additional tasks may be assigned based on organizational needs.