Facilities Technician III

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Facilities Technician III to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.

Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department Engineering Operations

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, perform preventative maintenance programs, emergency repairs, maintenance work orders and Environment of Care (EOC) & Life Safety (LS) rounds. The ultimate goal of this position is to keep facility and surrounding campus in Constant Survey Readiness. Will be assigned duties based on primary geographical location. Some positions may not require driving a Denver Health vehicle. In those situations, an MVR is not required.

Essential Functions:

• Daily EOC and LS walks in assigned areas to identify areas of improvement. (20%)
• Affect repairs to ensure assigned area meets EOC and LS standards. (10%)
• Perform a variety of routine and emergency repairs and preventative maintenance to hospital buildings, community clinics, equipment, furnishings, fixtures, and grounds, keeping all areas in proper condition as directed. (10%)
• Finishes: Maintain and repair floor and wall and ceiling covering (e.g. tiles, carpeting, paint, signs). (10%)
• Provide general assistance to skilled tradesmen such as mechanics, electricians, carpenters, plumbers, painters, etc, as directed. (10%)
• Electrical: Remove and replace duplux outlets and switches. Maintain and service lighting, bulbs and ballasts. (10%)
• Plumbing: Service of plumbing fixtures, faucets, toilets and drains. (10%)
• Basic carpentry: Hang shelves, fix doors and locks, drawers, cut and install ceiling tiles, etc. (10%)
• Maintain established hospital and department policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, environmental and infection control, & safety and comply with codes and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies (10%)

Education:

• No High School Diploma and/or No GED required

Work Experience:

• Five years’ experience in one or more of the following required: maintenance, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or paint shop.

Licenses:

• DLR-Colorado Driver's License Class R - DMV - Department of Motor Vehicles required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic Understanding of the Elements of Performance for EOC and LS sections of The Joint Commission Standards
• Knowledge and proper use of Infection/Dust Control and Intern life Safety Measures (ILSM)
• Basic knowledge of all hand tools, equipment and machinery required to perform the jobs/tasks of a maintenance technician
• Ability to read and understand blue prints.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills that promote positive relations in dealing with patients, visitors, and staff
• Able to work in a fast paced, changing and sometimes stressful environment where you must be flexible and learn quickly
• Organizational skills, ability to manage multiple and often changing priorities

Shift Days (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $27.17 - $39.40 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.