The posting
Summary: The Facilities Maintenance Technician I is responsible for maintaining a safe, functional, and well-maintained work environment across Sarnova facilities. This role performs routine maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance activities involving building systems, HVAC, plumbing, lighting, painting, flooring, and exterior grounds maintenance. The position helps ensure facilities and equipment remain operational while supporting employee safety, productivity, and business continuity. Organizational Impact: This role plays an important part in supporting daily business operations by maintaining the condition, safety, and functionality of Sarnova's facilities and infrastructure. Through proactive maintenance, timely repairs, vendor coordination, and process improvement recommendations, the Facilities Maintenance Technician I helps minimize operational disruptions and maintain a positive environment for employees, customers, vendors, and visitors. The position contributes directly to workplace safety, facility reliability, and operational efficiency. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and improvements to facility systems and building interiors. Diagnose and repair basic HVAC, chilled water, plumbing, lighting, flooring, painting, and general maintenance issues. Maintain building exteriors, including lawn care coordination, sidewalk upkeep, parking lot maintenance, painting, and power washing activities. Perform routine plumbing repairs, including maintenance of sinks, faucets, toilets, urinals, and related fixtures. Install, repair, and maintain lighting systems and fixtures, including bulb replacement and fixture upgrades. Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and monitor operational integrity of building equipment and systems. Maintain maintenance records, service documentation, and work orders in accordance with company procedures. Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and service providers to support facility maintenance activities. Monitor inventory levels of janitorial, housekeeping, and maintenance supplies and coordinate replenishment as needed. Run local errands related to facility operations and maintenance requirements. Identify facility-related issues and recommend improvements related to maintenance, safety, housekeeping, energy efficiency, and operational effectiveness. Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, and facility maintenance procedures. Utilize Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, helpdesk systems, and other software tools to document and manage maintenance activities. Maintain professional working relationships with employees, vendors, visitors, and contractors. Support emergency maintenance needs and respond to facility issues outside normal business hours as required. Additional job responsiblities as assigned.
Skills/Experience Required:
Education: High school diploma or GED required; technical trade school training or facilities maintenance certification preferred. One (1) or more years of facilities maintenance, building maintenance, construction, mechanical, or related experience. Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, and general building maintenance practices. Ability to read and interpret technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, and maintenance documentation. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and work order management systems. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve maintenance issues. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple maintenance projects and work assignments simultaneously. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship. Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees, vendors, and contractors. Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record preferred. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively as part of a team. Commitment to workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and preventative maintenance practices. Ability to regularly stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, and perform physical maintenance tasks throughout the workday. Ability to frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds. Ability to participate in on-call coverage and work occasional evenings, weekends, or emergency response situations as business needs require.
Physical Requirements:
Sit, walk, stand, use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment Reach with hands and arms Talk and hear See and be able to read, write, and interpret text Employee may use computer, phone, copier and other office equipment in the course of a day Occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 10 pounds Employee may be required to travel for business purposes When working remotely, ability to secure confidential information When working remotely, perform all duties in a professional environment free of noise or anything that would create a negative customer experience
Sarnova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) Plan. EEO/M/F/Veterans/Disabled. Our mission is to be the best partner for those who save and improve patients’ lives. Excellence in delivering upon our mission is dependent upon having a diverse team that is empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work each day. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, and we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.
