Facilities Assistant (Part-time)

Fair Haven Community Health Care

For over 54 years FHCHC has been an innovative and vibrant community health center catering to multiple generations with over 165000 office visits across 21 locations. Guided by a Board of Directors most of whom are patients themselves we take pride in being a healthcare leader dedicated to delivering high-quality affordable medical and dental care to everyone regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our extensive range of primary and specialty care services along with evidence-based programs empowers patients to make informed choices about their health. As we expand our reach to underserved areas our commitment to prioritizing patient needs remains unwavering. FHCHCs mission is to enhance the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable high-quality and culturally responsive patient-centered care.

We are seeking a Part-time Facilities Assistant to join our team!

The Facilities Assistant is responsible for maintaining the buildings and grounds for the Center including duties associated with inventory and stocking supplies.

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Facilities the Facilities Assistant will perform a variety of tasks to maintain a clean pleasant and safe environment at the Center. Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Specializing in maintenance and diagnosing HVAC systems and controls. Including repairs as necessary to attain proper air flow and balancing of buildings.
• Performs maintenance replacement and repair in areas of carpentry electrical work plumbing mechanical painting flooring and other minor building/community repairs as long as a permit is not required to do the job.
• Diagnose and perform basic repairs of plumbing open clogged lines and drains repair/replace faucets.
• Contacts appropriate service repair people when there is an issue which requires outside vendors e.g. electrical plumbing HVAC elevator life safety pest control light carpentry
• Assists the Director with appropriate preventative maintenance tasks ie; air filters emergency light testing generator clean vents and ducts etc...
• Performs light landscaping and outside clean up tasksespecially exterior leaves and trash
• Monitoring bathrooms and exam rooms for trash removal cleanliness and responding to what requires immediate attention.
• Performs cleaning tasks such as venetian blinds rug spots chairs basement areas not covered by regular cleaning service or when immediate attention is needed
• Organizes medical waste removal for special pick up and breakdown corrugated cardboard for recycling
• Installs and removes window air conditioners (spring and fall)
• Assists with snow removal
• Works with other staff for inventorying ordering and stocking medical supplies and equipment
• Distributes shipments of supplies as they arrive
• Stocks supplies as needed including filling orders for all locations
• Picks up supplies and performs errands as needed
• Organizes stock rooms at multiple locations

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency degree and/or experience in building maintenance and repair is required. A Connecticut drivers license and access to a car is also required. Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Knowledge of and experience with painting and drywall repair; general carpentry; HVAC plumbing and electrical systems and life safety systems. Basic computer skills; effective understanding of hand and power tools used in the maintenance and repair of building facilities and the willingness to work outside during inclement weather conditions is a must. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of proper biohazard handling and removal (training provided) and of Environment of Care.

The successful candidate must pass online medical waste transporter DOT training after the first 90 days of employment.

American with Disabilities Requirements:

External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.

Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex age non-disqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.