Facilities Assistant

We are seeking a Facilities Assistant to join our dynamic team!

Job purpose

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 tasks—especially 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 driver’s 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.

What we offer:

• Major medical, dental vision
• Voluntary benefits (AFLAC plan, STD, LTD & Life Insurance)
• Paid holidays and much more

About Fair Haven Community Health Care 

FHCHC is a forward-thinking,