Maintenance Technician - Mental Health Hospital
Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital
Summary
The Maintenance Technician at Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital is responsible for performing routine and specialized maintenance services to ensure the safety, functionality, and appearance of the facility and grounds. Duties may include building maintenance, repairs, preventative maintenance, and groundskeeping activities.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Perform general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment which may involve plumbing, carpentry, painting and mechanical equipment repair or similar.
- Act as back-up for call person in case of emergency, respond timely and appropriately.
- Handle all equipment in a safe manner to prevent accidents and demonstrate good working knowledge of tools and their safe use.
- Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner.
- Follow preventive maintenance schedule / instruction and complete reports, as requested.
- Inspect and maintain emergency power equipment, test/start generator once a week and maintain equipment; inspect and maintain fire alarm system to include testing system, fire doors, audible alarms, visible alarms(lights) and smoke detectors and record data on appropriate forms as required by state or facility; check condition and readiness of extinguishers monthly; inspect and maintain lighting system throughout facility.
- Inspect and maintain plumbing system, replace or repair faucets, toilet stools, urinals, traps, drains, basins and bathtubs, as needed; repair or refinish furniture in rooms, offices and dining room as needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in maintenance or facility operations required.
- Knowledge of standard practices, procedures and tools in the general building/maintenance trades preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in maintenance or facility operations required
- Knowledge of standard practices, procedures and tools in the general building/maintenance trades preferred
Benefits
- On call bonus
Company overview
Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital is a state-of-the-art behavioral health facility located in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving as a critical resource for mental healthcare in the Upper Midwest region. Established through a strategic partnership between Fairview Health Services and Acadia Healthcare, this 144-bed facility represents a significant advancement in mental health treatment infrastructure. The hospital specializes in providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for adults and seniors facing mental health disorders, including depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, PTSD, psychosis, and co-occurring substance use disorders. Operating with Joint Commission accreditation, Capitol Park employs evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and trauma-focused care within a patient-centered treatment model. The facility features a 105,500 square foot, five-story building designed with specialized therapeutic environments including anti-ligature safety features, gym facilities, outdoor garden spaces, and integrated primary care services. As an affiliate of Fairview Health Services, the largest mental healthcare provider in the Upper Midwest, Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital plays a vital role in expanding access to high-quality behavioral health services while maintaining a commitment to serving all patients regardless of their ability to pay.