Facilities Technician

Job Summary

The Facilities Technician is responsible for supporting the daily operation, safety, and functionality of multiple facilities through preventive maintenance, vendor coordination, and light repair work. This role serves as the on-site liaison for contractors, ensures compliance with routine safety checks, and supports internal logistics and facility readiness.

The technician performs general maintenance tasks and escalates specialized, licensed, or high-risk work to approved vendors.

Essential Duties

Preventative Maintenance & Safety Compliance

• Perform routine facility safety and compliance checks (e.g. fire extinguishers, emergency
• lighting, backup systems), maintaining accurate inspection logs and reporting deficiencies
• Immediately report any safety hazards, incidents, or compliance concerns
• Conduct preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and extend the life of equipment and systems
• Maintain compliance with health care safety standards, life safety codes, and organizational policies

General Maintenance and Repairs

• Perform general maintenance and minor repairs within defined scope and training, including painting, fixture replacement, and basic plumbing/HVAC adjustments.
• Identify and escalate all complex, high-risk, or code-regulated work to licensed and approved vendors
• Ensure tools, equipment, and workspaces are kept clean, organized, and in safe working conditions

Vendor Coordination and Project Support

• Serve as primary on-site liaison for vendors and contractors, including scheduling, site access, issue explanation, and progress tracking
• Escort vendors, communicate facility issues, and ensure scope clarity
• Schedule approved vendors and coordinate site access
• Support procurement by identifying needed materials and coordinating internal ordering processes

Facilities Operations & Logistics

• Support facility operations including space setup, furniture moves, supply transport, and routine site cleanliness and organization
• Assist with facility-related emergency response efforts by assessing issues, communicating with leadership, and coordinating vendor support (e.g., power outages, water leaks)

Monitoring, Communication & Continuous Improvement

• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and facility-related work orders
• Communicate project progress to leadership and maintain accurate, detailed documentation in the project management platform
• Identify facility improvement opportunities and provide recommendations to leadership, coordinating with vendors as needed
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and avoid access to patient information except as necessary to perform assigned job duties (e.g., entering spaces for repairs)
• Participate in on-call rotation for minor facility issues and vendor coordination, as needed