Facilities Technician, Lead

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Facilities Technician, Lead 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

Lead technician responsible for work crews. Assists in hiring, developing, evaluating, and disciplining subordinates. Inspects and coaches to meet or exceed the specifications, safety requirements, and production pace. Ensures that scheduling is maintained to maximize the utilization of crews, equipment, and materials. Maintains communication with other departments to ensure goals are being achieved. Completes and maintains documentation for regulatory requirements. Promotes customer service initiative by maintaining safe and easy to access facilities. Some positions may not require driving a Denver Health vehicle. In those situations, an MVR is not required.

Essential Functions:

• Plans and coordinates installation, maintenance, repair, and upkeep in the inpatient medical buildings. (10%)
• Rounds with department heads to build confidence and team work with the Engineering Department. (10%)
• Assists in maintenance and repair in a variety of skilled trades (5%)
• Coordinates with other trades to schedule work as a team. (5%)
• Partners with Vendors on repair & projects in the Inpatient buildings to provide optimal finished product. (5%)
• Maintains regulatory and compliance records and reports. (5%)
• Identifies training and staff development needs of employees and ensures that Building Superintendent has all the pertinent info to move forward. (5%)
• Actively identifies problems and opportunities for improvement; identifies appropriate solution and reports to Supervisor for appropriate approvals. (5%)
• Adheres to, complies with, and demonstrates support for the mission and value of Denver Health Hospital Authority. (5%)
• Daily EOC and LS walks in assigned areas to identify areas of improvement. (5%)
• Affect repairs to ensure assigned area meets EOC and LS standards (5%)
• 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. (5%)
• Finishes: Maintain and repair floor and wall and ceiling covering (e.g. tiles, carpeting, paint, signs (5%)
• Provide general assistance to skilled tradesmen such as mechanics, electricians, carpenters, plumbers, painters, etc, as directed. (5%)
• Electrical: Remove and replace duplux outlets and switches. Maintain and service lighting, bulbs and ballasts. (5%)
• Plumbing: Service of plumbing fixtures, faucets, toilets and drains. (5%)
• Basic carpentry: Hang shelves, fix doors and locks, drawers, cut and install ceiling tiles, etc. (5%)
• 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. (5%)

Education:

• No High School Diploma and/or No GED Required

Work Experience:

• Three years working in a Hospital Engineering department required

Licenses:

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of all hand tools, equipment and machinery required to perform the jobs/tasks of a maintenance technician
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills that promote positive relations in dealing with patients, visitors, and staff
• Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and documents
• Ability to effectively communicate in person, in writing, and through E-mail
• Basic Microsoft Office

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$31.24 - $45.30 / 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.