Facilities Technician

Classification:                   Non-Exempt

Status:                                 Full Time

Hours:                                  40 hours per week plus overtime as needed; rotates on-call schedule

Department:                      Facilities

Primary Shift:                    First

Reports to:                         Facilities Director

Pay:                 $16-18/hour

Summary of Function

The Facilities Technician works with the Facilities Director & Facilities Coordinator to provide a safe environment with quality maintenance for all campus buildings, grounds, equipment, and vehicles on the Ashgrove campus and Safe Haven properties. The Facilities Technician is under the direct supervision of the Facilities Director.

Organizational Duties and Responsibilities

1. Can support the mission and vision of The Methodist Home as evidenced by compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
2. Supports and facilitates positive interaction with others as evidenced by: professional maturity, respect for others, a team-centered approach, maintenance of confidential information, and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace.
3. Exhibits effective communication skills including proper use of agency communication systems.
4. Exhibits sound stewardship by effectively managing information and resources to achieve the objectives of The Methodist Home.
5. Supports all functions that attain and maintain accreditation with regulatory agencies.
6. Participates in appropriate professional development programs and in services to attain and maintain competency.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assures safe and responsible cleanliness and order of the campus grounds, buildings, vehicles and equipment.
2. Responsible for grounds maintenance and snow removal.  
3. Responsible for the regular cleaning of facilities on Nicholasville Campus.
4. Responsible for the regular cleaning of common areas at the Safe Haven locations.
5. Assist in the cleaning and organization of all maintenance buildings and storage areas.
6. Assist with regular building and vehicle inspections.
7.  Assists with timely set-up and take down of all necessary equipment needed for special events.
8. Assists with donation pickup, delivery, and storage.
9. Assists with minor maintenance needs, if requested. Including but not limited to, painting, building furniture, minor repairs.
10. Assists with oversight of Facilities related external contractors & outside vendors as needed.
11. Accountable for inventory control as pertaining to tools, equipment, supply inventories, supplies, office equipment, and furniture including the moving and storage of these items.
12. Assists with compliance with all external-monitoring agencies including but not limited to the Fire Department, OSHA, OIG, COA, and other agencies pertaining to the safety and regulations of how KYUMH functions.
13. Must be available for on call duties at all locations.
14. Completes assigned tasks in a timely and competent fashion.
15. Communicates all pertinent information to the Facilities Coordinator or Facilities Director.
16. Accountable for proper & timely completion of all documentation associated with the requirements of the position.
17. Attends all required meetings and team meetings.  Is prepared to discuss maintenance issues, and is prepared to give a written response when needed.
18. Other duties as assigned by the Facilities Coordinator or Facilities Director.

Job Specifications

1. Must be at least 21 years old.
2. High school diploma or GED required.
3. Skills in performing the required tasks as listed in the job description.
4. Is trained and remains current in CPR and First Aid.
5. Must have a valid Kentucky driver’s license and submit to an intensive background investigation.