Job Description

Position Status:

Full time

Shift:

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours per week:

40

Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview
The Facilities Apprentice supports the Stormont Vail Health Facilities Services team by assisting with the maintenance and operation of the organization's buildings, systems, and grounds. This hands-on apprenticeship provides structured training and experience across multiple trades, including general maintenance, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, refrigeration, heating/air, painter, hydraulics, plant operations, and machine repair. Under the guidance of experienced technicians, the apprentice develops the skills necessary to ensure a safe, functional, and comfortable environment for our patients, visitors, and team members.

Education Qualifications

• Enrollment or interest in a trade, vocational, or technical program in building maintenance, plumbing, HVAC, or related field Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, demonstrates the ability to listen and respond appropriately.

• Ability to understand, absorb, and retain program curriculum content.

• Demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

What you will do

• Understands the course curriculum and performance expectations for successful completion of the Apprenticeship.

• Recognizes their limitations and functions only within the duties they have been deemed competent to perform.

• Assist in the maintenance, repair, and operation of building systems including plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration.

• Learn to perform preventive maintenance tasks such as filter replacement, lubrication, inspection, and basic equipment servicing.

• Support general facility upkeep, including lighting, flooring, doors, and basic carpentry repairs.

• Participate in groundskeeping duties such as mowing, trimming, snow removal, and landscape maintenance.

• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety of maintenance shops and work areas.

• Respond to service requests promptly and courteously to support departmental and clinical operations.

• Follow all Stormont Vail Health safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance standards.

• Engage in on-the-job training, mentorship, and classroom instruction as part of the Facilities Apprenticeship program.

Travel Requirements

• 10% Travel between the various Stormont Vail Health locations

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health

• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Not Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.

• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.

• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.

• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.

• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility

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• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Climbing (Ladders): Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour

• Crawling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Driving (Automatic): Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Lifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs

• Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Pulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 10 lbs

• Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 10 lbs

• Reaching (Forward): Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Reaching (Overhead): Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions

• Burn: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Chemical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Dusts: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Electrical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Explosive: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Extreme Temperatures: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Infectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Mechanical: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Noise/Sounds: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour

• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Wet and/or Humid: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.