Hospital Maintenance Technician - Los Angeles

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This role will support the Banfield Pet Hospital locations in the Los Angeles area. Applicants must live within 15 miles of the Culver City area.

Summary and Qualifications:

Ensure hospital facilities in their region are maintained in good condition and working order by identifying, managing, and performing facility and medical equipment repairs and preventive maintenance. 

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
• Identify, manage, perform, measure, schedule and track facility repair and preventive maintenance tasks in accordance to practice standards, including but not limited to:
  • Painting and cove base installation
  • Cabinetry and laminate repairs
  • Drywall and ceiling repairs
  • Basic plumbing and electrical repairs
  • Lighting maintenance and repairs
  • Flooring maintenance and repairs
• Manage assigned in-house maintenance and repair work orders, schedule the work, communicate timelines to hospitals and Facilities Coordinators and complete the work.
• Manage all facets of ceramic tile floor care regional maintenance program.
• Source, select, hire, and manage painting contractors to complete all paints within region in accordance to practice standards.
• Perform medical equipment preventive maintenance work on various equipment. Report on-repairable damage to Facility Coordinators.
• Inspect, document, and report facility damages, repairs, structural conditions, and construction plan variances. 
• Regularly provide clear and concise communication of repairs, projects and service work updates and deliverables to managers and field leaders.
• Purchase and keep inventory of all needed hospital maintenance materials.
• Coordinate travel arrangements within Banfield guidelines and budget to meet job deadlines.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Special Working Conditions:

• Some travel is required.
• Residential Requirement: All hospital maintenance associates are required to live in the market to which they are assigned.
• Must have clean driving record and agree to annual MVR reports.
• Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time. 
• Project timelines and work volume/deadlines may often require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job.
• Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate necessary equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate.
• Environment where pets are present.

Experience, Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Facilities Management is preferred, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Three years of construction and/or maintenance experience are required.
• Understanding of construction terms, blueprints, troubleshooting electrical, plumbing, casework, and general building constructions is required.
• Working knowledge and/or experience with building construction power tools, electrical, plumbing, drywall repair, paint, cabinetry, laminate, VCT and ceramic flooring installation & repair, and general building construction are preferred.

Salary Range

The pay range for this role is $38.00 - $53.29/hour

The pay range listed reflects a general hiring range for the area, with the specific rate determined based on the candidate’s experience, skill level, abilities, and education, and may vary depending on location and schedule. 

Benefits

Here at Banfield, we prioritize your well-being and professional growth by offering a comprehensive total rewards package, including health, wellness, and financial support for you, your family, and even your pets. Check out some of our “Meow-velous” benefits: 

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insu