PHC Building Engineer

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PHC Building Engineer

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TO APPLY :

• Please complete all sections of the online application , even if a resume is submitted. A resume will not substitute for completing the work history section of the application.
• Pleas e include with your completed application the following attachments: Cover Letter and Resume. Please address in your Cover Letter your experience, and why you want to work for PHC.
• Incomplete applications and applications without required attachments will be disqualified.
• Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

CURRENT EMPLOYEES STARTING RATE MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM BASE.

Partnership Health Center (PHC) is currently in the process of separating from Missoula County, with completion expected by the end of this year. As a result, our employee benefits package will be changing as early as January 1, 2026. While final details are not yet available, the future benefits are expected to remain comparable in value and scope to our current offerings. We are committed to keeping everyone informed and supported throughout this change and will update postings regularly.

Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!

PHC, 2019 and 2022 winner of the Employer of Choice Award for Missoula, and 2022 winner of the Montana Employer of Choice Award, offers impeccable, integrated services to over 18,000 individuals and families. A 14-site, co-applicant Federally Qualified Health Center with Missoula County, PHC fulfills its mission through the provision of a full range of primary care services - medical, dental, behavioral health, and an on-site pharmacy with a dedication to attending to the social determinants of health. Please visit our website to see the amazing benefits you will receive by joining our team such as medical (no cost for employee), dental, and vision insurance, loan forgiveness, retirement plan contributions, and generous paid sick and vacation time.

Performs technical building and grounds maintenance work at various Partnership Health Center (PHC) facilities.

Representative Examples of Work

Maintains familiarity with PHC building structures, envelopes and systems. Performs building “walk- arounds” and reports any maintenance issues or unsafe conditions to the supervisor. Uses computerized systems to monitor preventive maintenance schedules and monitor or adjust computerized control systems.

Performs preventive maintenance on hydronic circuits and boilers and adds chemical treatment as needed.

Maintains and performs preventative maintenance on building access control systems. Maintains and performs preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems and maintains room temperatures in accordance with applicable laws; changes filters, replaces belts and lubes moving parts. Performs maintenance, and re-lamping fixture replacement on lighting systems. Cleans fixtures, vents and registers. Takes measures for pest control. Assists with fire extinguisher maintenance.

Assists with maintenance and repairs at satellite locations that are leased and operated by PHC.

Performs work to troubleshoot and repair specialized building systems including: fire and security systems; grounds irrigation systems, elevator systems, HVAC systems, boiler systems, generator system (Creamery), doors, locks, and door access systems, video security systems. If the repair needed is extensive, reports problems to supervisor and assists with vendor recommendation and/or selection. Makes plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and minor welding repairs or improvements.

Monitors supply inventory, maintains computerized records, and notifies the supervisor when supplies or parts are needed; places orders for supplies. Adheres to tool control policy.

Performs work to make changes in office layout in accordance with facility plans. Moves office furniture, files and equipment as needed.

May escort or oversee vendors in PHC facilities to ensure compliance with safety and security requirements. Picks up supplies or materials as required.

Performs grounds maintenance including snow removal, de-icing; lawn maintenance and work on lawn sprinkler systems.

Maintains exterior grounds, picks up trash, cleans parking lots, maintains exterior lighting.

OTHER DUTIES
Performs related work as required or directed. May assist in training new PHC facilities employees.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Works under general supervision of the Director of Business Development.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED : None.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS : Has regular contact with personnel at all levels in PHC departments for the purpose of coordinating or advising on work efforts. Has frequent contact with outside supply and service vendors.

Minimum Qualifications

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

EDUCATION/TRAINING: Requires high school graduation or GED, and training or education demonstrating achievement of one of the following:

1. Completion of a 1-year Building Operator’s program.

2. Completion of a 2-year Building Engineer’s program.

3. Current journey level license in Plumbing.

4. Current journey level license in Electrical.

5. A current fire prevention license.

6. Certificate or other evidence of completing HVAC training.

EXPERIENCE: Requires two years of experience as a building operator, technician, or any other position that requires facilities maintenance.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Subject to passing a criminal background investigation that will require fingerprinting. Requires immunizations or proof of immunity to certain infectious diseases and a TB test. Must possess a valid Montana Driver’s License. New employees will be asked to volunteer vaccination status for required vaccines upon hire and will be offered assistance during hiring to receive necessary immunizations. Employees who have not received the vaccines required for their positions or who are unwilling to voluntarily provide vaccination status for required vaccines will receive a reasonable accommodation where such accommodation does not require an undue hardship or endanger the health or safely of any person.

Physical/Environmental Demands

The work is performed at a wide variety of PHC facilities including but not limited to: PHC Creamery, PHC Alder, PHC at the Food Bank, PHC Lowell, PHC at Watershed, PHC Seeley Clinic, PHC at the Poverello Center. The work requires considerable physical activity, occasionally in adverse weather conditions, and in facilities in various states of repair. Requires frequent walking, stooping, bending, climbing of stairs and high ladders, and lifting of moderate to very heavy objects (50 to 100 plus pounds) with the use of mechanical or people assists. The work requires the physical ability to operate a vehicle, lawn maintenance equipment and snow removal equipment. Requires work outside of the normal workday and the employee will be subject to on-call assignments that require carrying a cell phone. Work may cause exposure to health threats such as sewage and blood-borne pathogens. Will require some nights and weekends, including a Saturday shift. This position is not eligible for remote work.

This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

Missoula County will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:

Excellent Medical Health Benefits- Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $258.00 per pay period.

Medical deductible is $500 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.

Flexible Benefits Plan- Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.

Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical and Accident Insuranceare offered through Mutual ofOmaha.

Public Employees Retirement System- Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.

Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS)- A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Working for Missoula County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.

Supplemental Retirement Benefitsare offered through Valic or Nationwide.

Sick Leave- Full-time employees accrue 7.38hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once you have been an employee for 90 days.The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Vacation Leave- Full-time employees accrue 9.24 hours per month and are eligible to use leave after continuous employment for a period of 6 full months. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays- The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years.

Paid Parental Leave (PPL)-In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Missoula County 6 continuous weeks of PPL to eligible full-time employees that have been with the county for 180 days. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Tuition Assistance- Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Missoula County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.

Closing Date/Time: 11/3/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

Salary:

$22.94 Hourly