Lead Facilities Technician
Vail Health Hospital
$32 - $44 / hour
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Description
Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.
Lead Facilities Technician
We’re looking for an experienced, hands‑on technical leader to step into the role of Lead Facilities Technician. In this position, you’ll support critical building systems across our healthcare facilities, guide maintenance staff, and help ensure our environments remain safe, functional, and comfortable for patients, visitors, and fellow team members. You’ll use your expertise in HVAC, MEP systems, life safety, and building automation to support daily operations while modeling our organizational values and strengthening the capabilities of the Facilities team.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee day‑to‑day maintenance activities for assigned facilities, reviewing work orders and coordinating staff to ensure timely completion of preventative and corrective maintenance
- Serve as a primary point of contact for contractors, vendors, and Facilities team members during maintenance, repairs, and project work
- Apply advanced HVAC and MEP knowledge to perform hands‑on maintenance tasks and support compliance with all regulatory and safety standards
- Identify technical skill gaps within the Facilities team and recommend training opportunities to strengthen overall team capability
- Assist Supervisors in developing, implementing, and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) for mechanical and electrical systems
- Ensure all work follows required policies and procedures, including MOP, ICRA, ILSM, SOP, and IFU guidelines
- Communicate proactively with team members and leadership, providing updates on work status, challenges, and timelines
- Lead with Vail Health Values by fostering constructive communication, resolving resource conflicts, and supporting a positive team environment
- Support quality, safety, and operational excellence across all assigned facilities
- Perform regular facilities maintenance duties and provide instruction to specialists and technicians on departmental SOPs
- Model the principles of a Just Culture and maintain HIPAA compliance
- Perform other duties as assigned
This job description reflects the general nature and level of the role and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or working conditions.
What You’ll Bring
Experience
- 5 years of technical maintenance experience required
- 2 years of experience in healthcare facilities required
- Building automation system (BAS) experience preferred
- Experience leading a maintenance team or managing projects preferred
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Technical certifications preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- Valid Driver’s License with the ability to meet Vail Health’s DMV criteria
- EPA Section 608 Universal Certification preferred
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Benefits at Vail Health (Full and Part Time) Include:
- Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
- Comprehensive Health Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Educational Programs:
- Tuition Assistance
- Existing Student Loan Repayment
- Specialty Certification Reimbursement
- Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
- Paid Time Off:
- Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
- Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
- 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
- Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Recreation discounts
- Pet insurance
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- parental leave
- tuition reimbursement
- life insurance
About this role
Vail Health's Lead Facilities Technician role combines hands-on technical work with team leadership across a state-of-the-art 56-bed mountain hospital. You'll manage day-to-day maintenance operations for critical building systems—HVAC, MEP, life safety, and building automation—while overseeing work orders, coordinating staff, and serving as the primary contact for contractors and vendors. This is a position for someone with solid technical depth who's ready to step into a leadership capacity without leaving the work itself behind.
The role demands at least five years of maintenance experience and two years specifically in healthcare facilities, along with a working knowledge of building automation systems. You'll be expected to identify skill gaps on the team, help develop standard operating procedures, and mentor technicians on departmental protocols. Leadership here means fostering communication, modeling Vail Health's organizational values, and supporting a positive team environment while ensuring compliance with healthcare-specific policies and HIPAA requirements.
This part-time position offers competitive hourly pay between $32 and $44, plus benefits including medical, dental, vision, tuition assistance, up to five weeks of paid time off in year one, a 403(b) retirement plan with immediate matching, and recreation discounts. It's based in Dillon, Colorado, with in-office work required.
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