Facilities Construction Technician

Facilities Construction Technician

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a Facilities Construction Technician to join our Facilities and Maintenance team.

What We Offer You :

A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision

Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage

403(b) retirement account with company matching

Supplemental accident insurance available

9 paid holidays per year

PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)

What You'll Do :

The Facilities Construction Technician's responsibilities primarily focus on completing facilities construction projects in a timely and effective manner. The areas of expertise for the position may include carpentry, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, hydraulic, and / or HVAC systems. Responsibilities include :

Responsible for providing construction services for BRH projects as directed by the BRH Director of Facilities.

Operates and maintains construction equipment and machinery.

Performs physical labor tasks such as digging, lifting, and carrying.

Installs and assembles structures and fixtures.

Helps with the installation of systems such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.

Ensures all work is done in compliance with safety regulations and all OSHA, federal and state safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work area(s).

Detects faulty operations, defective materials, and any other issues, reporting those and any other unusual situations to the Director of Facilities.

Works collaboratively with other team members to meet project deadlines.

Other Duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For :

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Valid North Carolina drivers license and current automobile liability insurance.

2+ years of experience in construction projects, preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and experience working with carpentry, plumbing and construction tools and equipment.

Knowledge of OSHA, federal and state safety regulations for construction projects.

Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Must be able to read and generate written communication and documentation.

Ability to communicate any real or potential construction project problems to Director of Facilities and appropriate risk management staff.

About Blue Ridge Health :

At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.