Maintenance Technician Lead Or Level IV - Hvac

Vanguard Resources, Inc., (VRI) is actively recruiting for a full-time Facilities Maintenance Technicians, level IV specifically, an HVAC technician.

Working Location: Valley Baptist Medical Center, 1040 West Jefferson Street, Brownsville, TX 78520

Maintenance Tech level 4 = Maintenance Tech Level 4= an experienced/skilled technician (lead)

Starting hourly rate: $18.50+ p/hour based on related skills &experience

Technician, Level IV (lead) MUST be flexible regarding schedule. Based on our facility, client, business needs, we may need flexibility across all shifts.

• Shifts could be: either 8a-4:30pm or 4pm-12:30am and perhaps in some cases, once established in role, 5 am 1:30 pm

• Will be required to work some weekends, rotating among team, along with some holidays.

Will rotate weekly schedule to provide 2 consecutive days off in a row. Schedule is communicated 2 weeks in advance; for planning purposes.

IMPORTANT:

• Selected candidates MUST successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

• Only LOCAL candidates will be considered, as relocation assistance is not available.

Why work for Vanguard Resources?

Competitive pay, excellent benefit package with 401k program (including Employer matching), generous paid time off program, career progression, an employer who cares, with a family-feel culture, paid uniforms, potential for on-call pay, potential for overtime, training & development resources, required hospital vaccinations paid for by Vanguard Resources.

Position Summary: Assists in the performance of duties necessary to keep the physical structure and associated equipment of the facility in good repair.

Minor maintenance and repair duties are the primary duties. May perform preventive maintenance (PM) duties to all physical structures of facilities, complying with all safety codes. Assists the team with plumbing, mechanical and HVAC maintenance.

May perform general facility floor/wall repairs and painting as needed. Performs manual duties as requested (i.e., replacing light bulbs, replacing of ceiling tiles). Reports to the Facility Supervisor & Facility Manager.

Requirements: Ideally, we are recruiting for someone with some completed college or technical school; a facilities maintenance background in any industry and/or, military facilities background and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Hospital maintenance experience preferred.

Maintenance Tech level IV is an experienced skilled technician - ie. HVAC, Electrical or Plumbing technician.

Must successfully pass criminal background check.

Must complete and/or take all required health screenings and vaccines.

Daily functions:

Respond to any building and/or facilities systems issues (climate control, odors, smoke, spills, damage, emergencies and repairs)

Assists with maintaining building security and immediately responds to building

Monitors and replaces light bulbs in all assigned facilities, as needed

Makes minor plumbing repairs, as necessary

Performs basic electrical work and determines when an electrician is required

Hangs pictures and shelving, as needed

Transports goods or equipment as assigned

Performs immediate cleaning duties necessary to maintain clean facility

Performs other maintenance duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager

Skills:

Must be able to effectively communicate (oral and written) with all employees, contractors and vendors

Possess computer skills and be proficient MS Office as well as preventive maintenance, building automation, procurement, work assignment systems

Self-starter and team player

Must be organized and provide support of project plans

Provide a clean and safe environment for the patients and staff on the grounds year around.

Maintain clean buildings, grounds and specified equipment.

Perform and document safety inspections on building systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

Pass a background check and drug screen

Valid ID or Driver License

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of Facility Engineer, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; in outside weather conditions; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EOE

Vanguard Resources is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.