Facilities Technician

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley's leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite you to make your career home with us as a Facilities Technician on our Maintenance team at Garnet Health Medical Center-Catskills.

Responsibilities

A Facilities Technician is a service employee who, under the direction of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, performs maintenance tasks that may be indicated and necessary for maintaining Hospital facilities and physical plant in optimum condition for functionality, safety and efficiency. This is accomplished by repairing, installing, maintaining and testing equipment, plumbing, piping, electrical components and fixtures, appliances, etc., and by operating all machinery and equipment in the Hospital Boiler Room and other machinery spaces.

At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients. Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High school graduate or equivalent with training in trade or vocational school or combination of education and experience.
• Minimum Experience: 4 years’ related experience.
• Required Certification/Registration: Valid NYS Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements

• Physical demands are representative of those that must be met to perform essential job functions: Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, balance, climb, taste smell, etc. Must have ability to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities: close and distance, colour, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards.
• Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 100 lbs.

Mental Demands

• Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organise and synthesise new information, and prioritise tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.