Facilities Technician

HCA Healthcare · Houston, TX Part Time
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You Can Change the Life of One to Care for the Lives of Many! At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we've dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare. That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you'll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career. If you're looking for a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a caring team, we'd love for you to apply for the _Facilities Technician_ position today! Click here to learn more about Galen! (https://galencollege.edu/about) Position Overview: As a _Facilities Technician_ at Galen College of Nursing, you will perform janitorial duties and security to ensure proper identification is shown at all buildings. Key Responsibilities: 1. Greet, screen, and direct all students, employees, and visitors following the established procedures. 2. Perform security patrols of designated areas. 3. Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards. 4. Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking or carrying forbidden articles. 5. Provide assistance to students, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner 6. Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping of flooring and stairs. 7. Clean and sanitize bathrooms. 8. Clean sinks, countertops, microwaves, and refrigerators in break rooms. 9. Restock supplies in bathrooms, break rooms and common areas. 10. Empty all trash cans and replace liners, clean receptacles as necessary. 11. Dusting and cleaning office desks and furniture that are not cluttered 12. Cleaning windowsills and windows. 13. Maintain janitor closets in a clean, organized and safe manner. 14. Maintain janitorial equipment in a clean, safe and operable condition. 15. Proper labeling, dilution and use of all chemicals. 16. Other routine maintenance duties as assigned 17. Communicate orally with co-workers, customers, clients, or the public in a face-to-face, one-to-one setting or using a telephone. 18. Work cooperatively with other contractors, employees, various levels of management, and students. Position Requirements: Physical/Mental Demands & Work Environment: Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 25 - 50 pounds. Degree of Supervision: Minimal. Benefits At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans, tuition discounts, along with unique benefits, including: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and beha

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living โ€” housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work โ€” are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being โ€” isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule โ€” cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue โ€” everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming โ€” exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings โ€” and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $10.97/hr ($22,818/yr). The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $20,613/yr
Houston Median $22,818/yr
Experienced (90th) $30,597/yr
vs. National Median -34.6%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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