Facilities Technician

Join the Erie team! Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities. Erie delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood. Since 1957, we have provided high-quality care to diverse patients most in need, regardless of their insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay.

Erie Family Health Centers, a nationally recognized top workplace with 14 sites in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Facilities Team! The Facilities Technician is responsible for routine maintenance of facilities and equipment and conducting periodic safety inspections to ensure a safe working environment.

At Erie, we are proud to provide competitive salaries, high-quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie employees are eligible for Erie’s Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary. Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 15 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement. This role also provides a $250 sign on bonus at 90 days and then another $250 at 6 months.

Compensation is based on each candidate’s experience, skills and education within the range identified for the role. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role will start at entry in the range. Any additional skills, experience and education will be reflected in the compensation offered.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs basic level maintenance, which includes changing light bulbs and ballasts, HVAC filters/belts, routine painting and touch ups, light electrical, light plumbing, and some carpentry.
• Performs special tasks or assignments that comply with the housekeeping maintenance and cleanliness of the facility upon request.
• Set up rooms for meetings.
• Performs ground keeping, such as snow removal and salting, cutting grass and weeding, sweeping, and graffiti removal.
• Facilitates security; responding to security related calls, checking to ensure that all doors and windows are closed and locked, making routine rounds, monitoring safety hazards, and reporting any signs of vandalism to the supervisor.
• Other duties as required.