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Facility Technician I


Job Location:

Altoona, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 13 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

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 departments 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 organizations 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 drivers license is required
  • Ability to meet the minimum qualifications required by the organizations insurance underwriter to be eligible for coverage under the companys 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 organizations 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 organizationis 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 our organizationiscommitted 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 theKnow Your Rightsnotice from the Department of Labor.


Required Experience:

IC


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Surgery Partners, a leading operator of surgical facilities and ancillary services, provides healthcare experiences between providers and patients.

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