Facilities Technician - III

ABOUT SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we proudly rank in the top 13.6% of U.S. hospitals, recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. With over 850 dedicated employees and 100+ expert providers across 25 specialties, we are committed to exceptional, patient-centered care. Set in northern Wyoming’s stunning Big Horn Mountain foothills, Sheridan offers outdoor adventure and community charm. Our hospital combines cutting-edge technology with a collaborative, innovative culture. Join a team that values your skills, fosters growth, and empowers you to impact lives meaningfully. Apply today and be part of Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s mission of excellence!

JOB SUMMARY

Performs duties as a Facilities Technician; operates and maintains boilers and other auxiliary equipment necessary for producing steam; maintains and repairs the physical structure and associated systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, nurse call, code blue, fire alarm, med-gases, etc.) Duties also include; painting, wallboard repair, flooring repair, ceiling grid repair. Repairs and completes preventative maintenance for equipment. Shares knowledge and assists in the training of colleagues. Troubleshoots problems and reports to the Assistant Facilities Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety is number one priority, always practices proper safety policies and procedures

• Maintains a good working relationship both with Administration and with other departments.

• Responds in a positive manner to requesting departments/users, regarding status of projects, work orders, and other requests for assistance from department

• Maintains accurate PM records and completes PM’s in a timely manner.

• Assists in the development and implementation of a preventative maintenance program for equipment and systems

Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to operate and maintain boilers:

• • Understands and demonstrates proper safety precautions when operating boilers

  • Tests boiler safety valves for proper operation

  • Diagnoses and corrects minor operational problems

  • Observes meters and gauges on a regular basis

  • Repairs or replaces valves, sight glass, limits controls as needed

  • Regulates, repairs, replaces feed water, condensation pumps and steam traps

Demonstrates the ability to operate and maintain facility utility systems:

• • Regulates, adjusts, diagnoses and corrects operational problems of the chillers

  • Regulates, adjusts, diagnoses and corrects operational problems of the compressed air system and medical gas systems

  • Operates emergency generators

  • Operates, adjusts and maintains plumbing equipment and water delivery systems

  • Familiar with electrical distribution system; isolates and repairs minor electrical problems

  • Regulates, adjusts, diagnoses and corrects operational problems with HVAC systems

Demonstrates the ability to operate and maintain fire alarm systems

• • Able to use computer to put system into test and reset to normal

  • Able to troubleshoot, diagnose, and replace fire alarm components

  • Uses proper procedures for fire alarm system testing, drills, and component testing including smoke detectors, pull stations, door holders.

• Maintains accurate daily rounds, readings and checks all temperature and pressure gauges.

Able to perform minor repairs and maintenance duties:

• • Replace light bulbs and ballasts

  • Plaster/wall board repair and painting

  • Furniture repairs

• Able to move furniture and equipment when needed

• Other duties as assigned or needed

Position Qualifications:

Education/Experience/License

• Certificate from school of technology or college. One-two years related experience and/or training in specialty areas or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrates able mechanical aptitude.

• Basic knowledge of regulatory codes and standards.

• Ability to provide orientation training as preceptor.

Additional Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients or employees of organization.

• Additional languages preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical drawings and specifications.

• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area circumference and volume.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Basic computer skills.

• Essential functions of this position may expand as technology advances.

Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and or body fluids / infectious disease / hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals / specimens and Latex products.

Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.

Location: Sheridan Memorial Hospital · Facilities Management
Schedule: Full Time, Days, 5am - 3:30pm