Vanguard Resources, Inc. – an industry-leading Facilities Management company, in business 26 years, is actively recruiting for an experienced, Full Time, hourly Maintenance Technician (PLUMBING) or (General Maintenance) for our Client’s facility: Valley Baptist Medical Center, 1040 W. Jefferson Street, Brownsville, TX 78520

PAY: The Maintenance Technician (PLUMBING) will earn $15 – $16 per hour, (to start), depending on skills & experience.

Important Note: Technician will need to be flexible and will need to work between shifts depending on client need and projects in progress.

Why work for Vanguard Resources? Come to work and make a difference EVERY DAY! Vanguard Resources offers competitive pay, an excellent benefit package (Medical, Dental, Vision, virtual Dr. & 401 k program), robust Paid Time-Off program, career progression, an employer who cares, with a family feel culture, paid uniforms, potential for on-call pay, training & development resources, required screenings/vaccinations paid by Vanguard Resources.

Note: Selected candidates MUST be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. Must also have a clean driving record.

Only LOCAL candidates will be considered, as no relocation assistance is budgeted for this position.

Job Overview:

• The expectation of the Maintenance Technician (PLUMBING) is to deliver exceptional plumbing services and maintenance on plumbing systems under the direction of the department lead/leaders to ensure all work is performed correctly.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform a thorough and accurate Plumbing inspection including Health and Safety Checklist.
• Perform all Plumbing repairs and replacements to applicable codes.
• Facilitate order for all parts required for appointments and ensure preparedness for the day of service.
• Work in extreme temperatures and in potentially hazardous situations. Take all precautions to ensure safety of yourself and of others in the environment.
• Work in adherence to corporate safety requirements to ensure compliance to all safety expectations.
• Immediately report safety violations or shortcomings to allow management to address and correct.
• Work within regulatory expectations to ensure license requirements are met. Take no action or perform work that is in violation of licensing requirements of the company or company employees.
• Good communicative skills with the ability to effectively work with a variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to troubleshoot and communicate diagnostic findings, and propose (or sell) solutions to customers.
• Ability to effectively use mobile computing devices to capture/record diagnostic results, create estimates and job specific proposals.
• Ability to document job specific information, complete and close out work orders and receive and record customer payment when required.
• Good practical skills.
• An ability to work carefully, methodically and safely.
• A head for heights and willingness to work in all sorts of weather.
• A willingness to work in confined spaces.
• Transport materials and tools to the job site and provide proper accounting of assigned tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain professional appearance, clean cut, well groomed.
• Project and maintain a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Strive to educate and help customers, towards attaining 100% customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of the fundamental operational functionality of plumbing equipment.
• Able to troubleshoot problems with plumbing systems.

Requirements:

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (including weekends).
• Must be able to use a computer tablet, smart phone and read a map or follow GPS.
• Valid driver's license, with a clean driving record.

Education:

• High school Diploma, or GED preferred, not required and English skills required.

Experience:
Generally requires 2 years or more related experience.

Additional Skills:

• Good communicative skills with the ability to effectively work with a variety of internal and external customers.
• Good practical skills.
• An ability to work carefully, methodically and safely.
• A head for heights and willingness to work in all sorts of weather.
• A willingness to work in confined spaces.

Physical Fitness:

• Ability to safely lift 50 pounds
• Ability to safely work in confined areas
• Ability to safely work kneeling, crouching and similar positions for extended periods
• Ability to safely work in extreme temperatures

EOE: Vanguard Resources is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.