Building Maintenance Technician

Lakin Hospital is seeking an experienced Building Maintenance Technician to join our team. The Building Maintenance Technician in this essential role will support our mission by providing a safe and well-maintained environment for our wonderful residents and staff. This position is responsible for maintaining the hospitals physical structure, grounds, equipment, and systems. Under general supervision, performs preventative maintenance, general maintenance, grounds work (mowing, trimming, snow removal, removal of wood debris/trash), masonry, plumbing, electrical, troubleshooting, painting, moving furniture, carpentry/repair, and all other related duties. Work assignments generally require skill and knowledge of maintenance and repair methods and practices in a variety of trades as well as related occupational hazards and safety procedures. Electrical and maintenance experience within a health care facility preferred . Performs related duties as required.

Applicants selected for employment must successfully complete a criminal background check, chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug and alcohol screening test and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing for probable cause as set forth in agency/bureau policies.

Lakin Hospital is a tobacco-free campus.

Position # 0512P00679

Education:

None.

Licensure/Certifications:

May require specific licensure/certifications based on assignment.

Experience:

Two (2) years of full time or equivalent part-time experience in performing maintenance and repair work in one or more building maintenance trades (e.g., electrical, carpentry, welding, plumbing, sheet metal, painting).

Lakin Hospital, located just north of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, is a long-term care nursing facility owned and operated by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities. This 114-bed licensed, Medicaid-certified facility is committed to employing devoted personnel and nursing staff in an effort to deliver exceptional care to West Virginias geriatric population. Lakin Hospital offers a diverse range of activities and programs within the facility, such as picnics, fishing, bingo, crafting, and coffee carts, as well as taking off-campus adventures to engage residents. Additionally, therapeutic services are provided to maintain or enhance resident functioning abilities such as meal training, memory games, reality orientation, socialization, life skills, fine/gross motor skills, etc.