Maintenance Technician - HVAC

Forefront is dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional culinary and support services. As a member of our team, you play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in a healthcare setting. Guided by our core values Tenacity, Integrity, Creativity, Service Excellence, Safety, and Caring, you help support healing and well-being for those we serve. If you take pride in your work and enjoy making a difference each day, we would love to have you on our team.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a team that values respect, teamwork, and doing the job right
• Growth Opportunities: On-the-job training and opportunities to learn new skills
• Competitive Benefits: Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and more

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician performs routine and corrective maintenance to ensure the facility remains safe, functional, and compliant. This role supports building operations through preventive maintenance, work order completion, and general repairs while representing Forefront in a professional manner within the client facility.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is an hourly full time position. Expected hours may include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, on-call, and emergency response as needed.

Pay Rate 

• $26-$28/hr

Essential Functions and Duties

• Complete assigned work orders and preventive maintenance tasks
• Perform routine repairs involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems
• Assist with inspections, safety checks, and fire/life safety compliance activities
• Support equipment moves, minor installations, and facility improvements
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed tasks
• Follow all safety protocols and Forefront standards
• Interact professionally with client staff and report issues to the Lead or Manager
• Participate in on-call rotation as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Travel

• N/A

General Responsibility as Required for Position

• Responsible for acting in conformance with all facility and departmental policies and procedures including those relating to Human Resources, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Health and Safety regulations, Compliance requirements, Patient Rights, Confidentiality, and HIPAA. Responsible for acting in conformance with accrediting agency standards.
• Attends department meetings as required.
• Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and any required certification/licenses, if applicable.
• Completes mandatory training and competencies annually.

AAP/EEO Statement

Forefront will not discriminate based on race, color, sex, height, weight, disability, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, military service, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or any other protected class in its hiring practices, conditions for transfer or promotion, policies, discipline, discharge, terms, conditions or benefits of employment.

Other Duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Job duties, tasks, responsibilities, and activities may change from time to time.

Education/Experience/Training

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of maintenance or facilities experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of general building maintenance including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, manuals, drawings, and safety instructions.
• Basic computer skills for work order and maintenance tracking systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Proactive, positive attitude with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to recognize work requiring licensed or specialized trades and escalate appropriately.

License and Certification

• A valid driver’s license is required.
• At a minimum, applicant must have or be able to obtain OSHA 10 (General Industry) safety certification within the first six (6) months of employment.
• HVAC certification required