Facilities Technician

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Facilities TechnicianConstruction & Real Estate

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Planned Parenthood of Maryland (PPM) is a not-for-profit family planning agency that provides high-quality, affordable reproductive health care for women, men, and teens.

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Facilities TechnicianConstruction & Real Estate

Planned Parenthood of Maryland (PPM) is a not-for-profit family planning agency that provides high-quality, affordable reproductive health care for women, men, and teens. Our mission is to enable all Marylanders to have access to a wide range of high-quality, affordable reproductive health care services. We help individuals make informed decisions about their reproductive health, family planning options, and sexuality.

Under the direction of the Director of Operational Strategies, and in collaboration with the Sr. Facilities Technician II, the Facilities Technician assists in the coordination and performing of all routine maintenance and security activities in accordance with all building occupancy and code. The Facilities Technician is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all physical locations for Planned Parenthood of Maryland. This role coordinates, repairs, supports security and safety protocols, and ensures that all facilities provide a welcoming, functional environment for patients, staff and visitor.

Schedule: Hours may vary. Schedule is primarily Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm. However, work outside regular hours may be required. Instances include: facilities emergencies, vendor appointments that need to occur outside of typical clinic hours to avoid disruptions during clinic operations.

The role requires working on-site at any of the PPM facilities and will be based at our Baltimore, MD location. Travel to other clinics across our affiliate will be required on an as-needed basis.

On-site position with a minimum of 30% travel to all health center locations to perform general custodial and building maintenance activities.

Prepare and submit summary reports of conditions of the buildings, recommend actions to be taken, and execute with the approval of Director of Operational Strategies.

Perform on-going preventative maintenance repair and work on the facilities' mechanical, plumbing, electrical and other installed systems.

Conduct regular inspections of buildings, equipment and systems to identify issues.

Respond promptly to maintenance requests and service tickets.

Coordinate and oversee third-party vendors for specialized repairs and services.

Maintain operations of all HVAC systems and associated equipment, electrical equipment, plumbing systems, building management system and building repairs.

Facilitate proper storage and disposition of medical, hazardous and office waste.

Facilitate maintenance on agency-owned parking lots.

Facilitate relocation and/or assembly of office furniture and equipment.

Ensures compliance with state and federally mandated building safety codes and inspections.

Completes outside building maintenance as necessary such as tending to plants, shoveling/salting for weather, trash, sidewalk, and graffiti removal.

Pick up supplies from vendors and/or report to other sites.

On call duties for facilities and security issues.

Remove snow and other debris from sidewalks to ensure safe entry into building.

Ability to place orders to maintain necessary facilities stock.

Maintain up-to-date inspections, i.e. fire systems, sprinklers, elevators etc.

All other duties as assigned.

Performs messenger service as requested.

Assists in the shipping and receiving of goods.

Assists with building security matters.

Facilitate minor repairs to medical and office equipment.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Trade School degree or certification preferred.

Minimum one (1) year of experience in general maintenance and custodial functions.

Required to have own general tools.

Knowledge: Requires the knowledge of principles and practices of basic carpentry, electricity, plumbing, and general maintenance.

Skills: Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions; keeping detailed records; performing repairs as required; performing heavy physical labor at times; servicing light equipment; communicating effectively with impacted cross functional partners.

Licenses: Possession of a motor vehicle operator’s license and willingness to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.

Confidentiality: May be exposed to limited confidential information whose disclosure would be contrary to the best interest of the agency, the patient, facility and professional ethics.

Work With Others: Has contact with employees, patients and outside agencies, furnishing and obtaining information. Requires a cooperative and courteous attitude, as well as excellent phone and communication skills.

OSHA Category: Tasks performed by this position may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All employees are required to have Rubella immunization and Tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment, with annual Tuberculosis testing thereafter; all employees are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis B immunization at any time at no charge.

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Account.

Life, AD&D Insurance.

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.

Employee Assistance Program.

401(k) Retirement Plan.