Versiti Inc.

Technician II Facilities

Versiti Inc.  •  Grand Rapids, MI (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Under the supervision of department leadership, the Facilities Technician II role is responsible for the general maintenance of Versiti equipment, building and grounds. Ensuring that the facilities and equipment are clean, well-functioning and orderly. This position is expected to fulfill any service request in a timely manner acting independently to analyze problems and implement solutions while actively working with the Facilities team and internal customers Facilities Technician II will be expected to provide insight into projects as the subject matter expert and operate as the lead project manager when assigned.

Total Rewards Package

BenefitsVersiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.

Responsibilities

  • * Performs a variety of hands-on repair and maintenance work in the following areas: buildings, grounds, equipment and environmental safety. * Reviews, understands, and acts accordingly with Versiti policies, equipment guidelines and SOP’s prior to completing tasks. Actively demonstrates the Versiti core values as well as holding others accountable to them. * Uses discretion and professionalism working in and around donors, visitors, and employees to complete work in a timely manner and minimize disruptions to operations. Thoroughly cleans up after the completion of work, leaving the area tidy and orderly. * Performs maintenance and repair of building equipment and grounds in a safe, workmanlike manner. * Develops and maintains accurate and complete maintenance logs, calendars, schedules and any other administrative tools utilized by the department. * Actively participates in improving building and equipment efficiencies by continuously refining practices and procedures and coordinating schedules of work for outside contractors/vendors. * Ability to transition into a project manager role acting as the subject matter expert for small and large-scale projects. Includes providing direction for contractors, ensuring that maintenance schedules are updated and followed appropriately and that the project is completed on time and on budget. * When required this position should be able to backfill for any Technician I responsibilities/duties. * Required to participate in the on-call system to ensure facilities assistance is available twenty-four hours/day, seven days/week to address and resolve any urgent facilities problems.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities * This position will act as the lead on specific projects that will require oversite of Versiti personnel and/or outside contractors but does not have any direct supervisory responsibility.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Education

  • High School Diploma required
  • general education degree (GED) required
  • Associate's Degree in related field preferred

Experience

  • 1-3 years of Facilities related experience required
  • 4-6 years preferred
  • Project Manager for a large-scale facilities or equipment related project required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must have strong knowledge of building maintenance operations, service activities; terminology, methods, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of building structures and systems; principles and practices of safety management; pertinent local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, codes, and rules. required
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with donors, volunteers and employees of organization. required
  • Ability to read and understand construction drawings, plans, and specifications. required
  • Occasional evening and weekend hours and weekly/bi-weekly local and state-wide travel will be required. required
  • This person must have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision; multi-task; work with confidential information; and work under high stress or pressure situations and with tight deadlines. required
  • This person must be detail-oriented with excellent communication, specifically writing skills, project a professional image, display an exceedingly high level of customer service and organizational skills and be an excellent multi-tasker balancing several service requests and projects at one time across multiple facilities across the state. required

Licenses and Certifications

  • Certification and Licensure in areas specific to building maintenance preferred (i.e. electrician, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, etc.). preferred
  • Valid State Driver’s License required

Tools and Technology

  • Basic computer skills required. required
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, Outlook. required
  • Ability to maintain simple databases, create basic documents and spreadsheets. required
  • Ability to use hand and power tools in a safe and proficient manner. required
Versiti Inc.

About Versiti Inc.

Versiti was founded with the belief that together, our blood centers can better serve people’s urgent need for life-saving healthcare. That we can strengthen and restore the health of our communities while conducting groundbreaking research. That we can integrate scientific innovation, medicine, and service in ways that no other blood health organization can match.

We’re driven by the urgency of our work and inspired by the generosity of the people we rely on for life-saving donations. We have the privilege to safeguard these gifts and ensure they go where the need is greatest, in our communities and beyond––and our hospital and healthcare partners across the nation rely on the speed, safety, and availability of these gifts.

Our people are driven by a relentless curiosity. As the home of the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we attract leading blood health researchers from around the world who are passionate about advancing personalized medicine. We conduct focused research in areas like cellular therapies, oncology, and genomics, to make a difference in the lives of people through the healing potential of blood.

People need people.

There is no substitute for blood, organs, tissue, or bone marrow. They are precious. They are perishable. And the need for them is vital.

As a partnership of blood centers, we’re far stronger together than we are alone. Ultimately, the meaning of our work is found in the lives we save and the people we serve. Our dedication to service and safety will enable us to become the partner of choice for hospitals everywhere.

Our commitment to scientific rigor can save lives and advance the field of personalized medicine. And our commitment to building deep relationships with our donors will transform Versiti into a beacon of hope, care, and innovation in the communities we call home.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Year Founded
Unknown
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