Lead Facilities & Maintenance Technician

Newport Healthcare; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Newport seeks a Lead Facilities & Maintenance Technician to ensure the safety and functionality of its facilities. Responsibilities include performing repairs, conducting routine maintenance, and coordinating with vendors. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of facilities maintenance experience and a high school diploma. This role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in facilities maintenance.
• One year of experience as a Lead Maintenance Technician.
• Healthcare facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of repair tasks to maintain facility safety.
• Train Facilities and Maintenance Technicians on routine maintenance.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for preventative maintenance.

Skills

Facilities maintenance knowledge

Health and Safety compliance

Vendor coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

Join Newport Healthcare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work!

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At Newport Healthcare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact.

We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won’t just find a job—you’ll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.

If you’re eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Newport Healthcare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!

Responsibilities

The Lead Facilities & Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of repair tasks as needed. Under the direction of Facilities management, responsible for keeping the facility safe and functional at all times and repairing any problems when discovered, as well as routine preventative maintenance as directed. Reporting any health and safety compliance requirements of the facility.

Essential Duties:

• Possess a working knowledge of requirements for the maintenance of all utilities including plumbing, HVAC systems, electrical, backup generators, and ground maintenance.
• Complete Health and Safety binder requirements, including daily and weekly sign off logs.
• Responsible to train all Facilities and Maintenance Technicians on day-to-day functions for routine and preventative maintenance.
• Coordinate preventative facilities maintenance work and appointments with outside vendors and contractors. Maintain professional relationships with vendors and contractors.
• Conduct periodic facility wide walk-through and documentation of all repairs necessary to maintain environment and ensure Newport Healthcare standards are met.
• Conduct periodic water temperature checks and recordings.
• Conduct periodic sprinkler system pressure/water level recordings.
• Perform new equipment installations, assist with facility upgrades.
• Perform emergency repairs to prevent and resolve health and safety issues.
• Ensure all work is completed in a timely manner, limiting disturbance to programming and staff, and meets Newport Healthcare standards.
• During inclement weather, ensure facility walkways, entrances, grounds are clear and safely passable.
• Prioritize and complete tasks by importance of health and safety compliance standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two (2) plus years of experience in facilities maintenance.
• One (1) year of experience as a Lead Maintenance Technician
• Healthcare Facility experience preferred.

Join Us:

Join our vibrant team at Newport Healthcare, where your passion for helping adolescents and young adults can truly shine! If you’re looking for a rewarding role that combines creativity, compassion, and collaboration, this is the place for you!

We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly at , either via email at Kurt. [e-mail] or by phone at [phone]. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at [e-mail].

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email [e-mail] for assistance.