Facilities Maintenance Technician

HVAC Facilities Technician  Schedule**:** Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts. Occasional on-call and weekend overtime may be required. About the Role: Orthopaedic Associates of Maine is seeking an HVAC Facilities Technician to help keep our clinical and ambulatory surgery facilities safe, comfortable, and operating efficiently. This hands-on position combines HVAC and boiler maintenance with general facilities support, preventive maintenance, and coordination with outside service providers.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical skills, takes a proactive approach to maintenance, and understands how reliable building systems support patient care.  What You'll Do: HVAC and Mechanical Systems

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain HVAC systems, including rooftop units, air-handling equipment, exhaust fans, and ductless systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance such as filter changes, belt replacements, coil cleaning, and system inspections to ensure optimal performance.
• Support critical environmental systems for surgical and clinical spaces, maintaining reliable temperature, airflow, and air quality standards.

Boiler Operations and Maintenance

• Operate and maintain high-pressure steam boilers that support sterile processing and facility operations.
• Complete routine boiler maintenance, inspections, testing, and blowdowns in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate annual inspections and ensure all required certifications and licenses remain current.

General Facilities Maintenance

• Perform routine building maintenance, including lighting, utility monitoring, medical gas checks, and equipment upkeep.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment by supporting waste removal and service area maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair facility-related issues to minimize operational disruptions across multiple locations.

Inspections, Vendors, and Building Access

• Coordinate preventive maintenance programs, inspections, and certification requirements for facility equipment and systems.
• Manage relationships with vendors and contractors, ensuring timely completion of repairs and service requests.
• Support building security and access control systems, including employee badges, door schedules, and system troubleshooting.

Operational Support

• Receive, distribute, and organize incoming deliveries and supplies throughout the facility.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with clinic and surgery center staff to minimize impact on patient care.
• Participate in on-call coverage and respond to urgent facility, equipment, and building maintenance needs.

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in HVAC, mechanical systems, or a related trade preferred.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting commercial HVAC equipment, boilers, and building systems.
• Maine Stationary Steam Engineer license and Maine Propane and Natural Gas Technician license appropriate to the assigned equipment and responsibilities.
• Healthcare or ambulatory surgery facility maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to follow preventive maintenance schedules, identify equipment problems, and determine when outside service is needed.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing needs, and collaborate with clinical and administrative teams.
• Ability to travel between practice locations and participate in scheduled on-call coverage

Why Orthopaedic Associates of Maine?

Your work will help maintain the facilities and systems our patients and care teams depend on every day. If you enjoy hands-on problem-solving and take pride in keeping equipment running reliably, we encourage you to apply.