Facility Technician I

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Surgery Partners, Inc

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Altoona, Wisconsin

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems within a healthcare facility. Provide security support and respond to facility alarms and maintenance requests to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and a valid Wisconsin driver's license. You are able to perform routine maintenance on facility systems including plumbing, HVAC, and electrical, and are comfortable responding to facility alarms and assisting with security duties.

Must Have Skills for ATS

HVAC

plumbing

refrigeration

electrical

steam/boiler

fire alarm

sprinkler

medical gas

building automation

HIPAA

secure messaging

Job Description

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/24/2026

Job Summary: 

Under general supervision, the Facility Technician I is responsible for the minor routine maintenance of the facility operations, such as systems of plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and electrical, steam/boiler, fire alarm and sprinkler, medical gas, and building automation. The Facility Technician I will Perform a wide variety of entry level to skilled services and repairs to the facility and its mechanical systems. The Facility Technician I will be involved in the provision of security services at the organization. 

Hours: 

  • 1.0 FTE - 40 Hours Per Week
  • 8-Hour Shifts 

Essential Job Functions: 

  • Perform basic troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical systems including heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing, and utility systems
  • Perform minor painting and surface preparation tasks including patching, sanding, priming, and applying paint to walls, ceilings, doors, and other facility surfaces as needed to maintain a clean, safe, and professional environment
  • Respond promptly to facility alarms including fire, mechanical, security, and building automation system alerts
  • Perform snow and ice removal duties on organization grounds, including sidewalks, and entryways to ensure safe passage for patients, staff, and emergency vehicles
  • Respond to maintenance requests and service calls in a timely and courteous manner, prioritizing safety and minimal disruption to patient care
  • Read, understand and carry out Method of Procedures
  • Complete preventative maintenance work orders generated by the electronic maintenance work order system
  • Participate in the department’s on-call rotation and respond promptly to call-ins to ensure continuous patient care and surgical support as needed
  • Assist with safety and security of staff and visitors on organization grounds
  • Collaborate with organization security personnel and law enforcement agencies as needed by providing access to secure mechanical areas, assisting with investigations involving facility infrastructure
  • Use force when necessary to defend oneself or others in response to assisting security
  • Use the organization's secure messaging platform in accordance with departmental protocols, including timely receipt and responses to communications
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

  • Quality assurance and accreditation standards
  • Understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality laws and patient rights
  • Effective English communication in verbal and written format
  • Quality work including attention to detail and accuracy
  • Advanced computer proficiency
  • Method of Procedures
  • Carry out customer service standards
  • Prioritize tasks effectively through managing workload based on urgency and importance
  • Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Continuously learn and improve through staying up to date on job specific trends, policies and new technologies
  • Successfully demonstrate organization-wide performance review competencies

Qualifications: 

  • Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
  • High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required
  • A valid Wisconsin driver’s license is required
  • Ability to meet the minimum qualifications required by the organization’s insurance underwriter to be eligible for coverage under the company’s vehicle insurance policy is required
  • Previous experience performing maintenance in a hospital environment is preferred
  • Experience working in a related area preferred
  • Must possess a cell phone that interfaces the organization’s secure message system

Benefits:  

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Free scrubs with laundry service
  • Free meals
  • PTO
  • 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness reimbursement 

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity   

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.  This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.  Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization. 

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Surgery Partners, Inc

Surgery Partners is a leading operator of surgical facilities and ancillary services with more than 180 locations nationwide. We provide exceptional integrated healthcare experiences between our providers and patients. Our diverse company operates multiple types of healthcare services dedicated to improving the quality of care in a convenient and cost-effective manner. Our integrated approach to advancing markets allows for flexibility to provide care on an individualized, local market basis. Whether entering into a new market with surgical facilities, ancillary services or joint ventures with health systems, or furthering an existing market’s growth potential by focusing on base business, in-market development and new service lines, our experience has shown us that no two markets are alike. We see value in individuality. At Surgery Partners, our mission is to enhance patient quality of life through partnership. Surgery Partners is an organization deeply committed to providing quality, compassionate and personalized care, to meet the needs of our diverse patients, employees and physician partners in the communities in which we serve. Our colleagues are critical in achieving that mission. As it truly brings out the best in all of us, Surgery Partners is committed to diversity and inclusion. Our Surgery Partners team is comprised of more than 15,000 employees and 4,600 affiliated physicians, serving more than 600,000 patients annually. Want to work with us? Check out our website for current employment opportunities.
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