Facilities Technician I in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at Hamilton Health Center Inc

The Facilities Technician I is an entry-level position responsible for supporting the safety, cleanliness, and basic upkeep of Hamilton Health Center facilities. This role performs routine custodial and facility support tasks, assists with minor maintenance activities, and supports daily operations under close supervision. Facilities Tech I staff follow established procedures, report concerns to Facilities leadership, and contribute to a safe and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:· Perform routine custodial duties, including cleaning, sanitation, trash removal, and maintaining interior and exterior areas in accordance with established standards.· Support basic facility upkeep tasks such as filter changes, light repairs, painting, and light carpentry under direction and based on training and competency.· Monitor facilities and grounds for safety concerns, hazards, or unusual conditions and promptly report issues to Facilities leadership.· Assist with scheduled safety and facility inspections as assigned.· Support mail services, deliveries, inventory handling, and the movement of furniture, equipment, and supplies.· Assist with grounds maintenance, snow and ice removal, and exterior debris cleanup as needed.· Provide courteous customer service to staff, patients, and visitors, including wayfinding assistance.· Reinforce facility-related policies (e.g., parking and tobacco use) and escalate concerns as appropriate.· Follow infection control, safety, confidentiality, and organizational policies and procedures at all times.· Attend required meetings, complete assigned training, and travel between sites as needed.· Perform other duties as assigned in support of Facilities operations and organizational needs.
WORKING CONDITIONS:· Requires physical activity, including lifting, bending, standing, and working indoors and outdoors.· May require evenings, extended hours, or weekends based on operational needs.
LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE / AUTONOMY:· Works under direct supervision.· Follows established procedures and task assignments.· Seeks guidance and approval for non-routine or unfamiliar tasks.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:· High school diploma or equivalent.· Basic computer skills.· Ability to perform routine custodial and facility support tasks.· Strong customer service and communication skills.· Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel between sites.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:· Basic familiarity with HVAC or maintenance concepts.· CPR/First Aid certification.· Familiarity with Joint Commission or healthcare facility standards.· Bilingual skills (Spanish, Nepali, or French).
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:Hamilton Health Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility 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 with co-workers, internal and external customers, and outside contractors and vendors. MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING SKILLSAbility 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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/MOTOR COORDINATIONRequires hand-eye coordination; finger dexterity, and a combination of sitting, standing, climbing, stooping, balancing, kneeling, reaching, carrying, pushing, pulling, lifting (up to 15 pounds). Must be able to write, type, use telephone and computer systems, and other office equipment. May require sitting or standing for long periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENTExposure to routine medical office/health clinic conditions as well as adverse environmental conditions such as dust, temperature and noise extremes, etc. May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with this position. While intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to review and change this description as needed to maintain business goals and accomplishments. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically. This job description is not a contract.