Facilities Technician

at Pawnee Mental Health Services in Manhattan, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Who We Are

Pawnee Mental Health Services is a not-for-profit community mental health center serving more than 10 counties in North-Central Kansas. Each year, we support over 7,000 individuals through essential mental health services.

Our work depends on safe, well-maintained buildings where clients and staff can focus on care. That’s where our Facilities team comes in. If you take pride in hands-on work, solving problems, and keeping facilities running smoothly, you’ll play an important role here!

The Role You’ll Play

As a Facilities Technician, you play a critical behind-the-scenes role in supporting Pawnee’s mission by helping ensure our facilities are safe, functional, and welcoming for clients and staff. Working closely with the Facilities Manager, you will help diagnose maintenance issues, complete repairs within your scope of knowledge, and support proactive and preventative maintenance efforts across our locations.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in problem-solving, and values being part of a collaborative team that supports essential community services.

What You’ll Do:

• Diagnose building maintenance issues and complete repairs within your scope of knowledge, escalating to the Facilities Manager when outside vendors or contractors may be needed
• Complete special projects as assigned, including minor construction, painting, equipment relocation, and related tasks
• Monitor the department ticketing system and Outlook to ensure maintenance requests are responded to in a timely manner
• Support proactive and preventative maintenance by identifying potential issues before they become larger problems
• Follow basic safety standards and applicable state and federal guidelines while performing duties
• Work collaboratively as part of the maintenance team, including participating in cross-training to support workload fluctuations

Work Environment & Physical Expectations

This is an on-site, non-remote position that requires regular movement throughout Pawnee facilities. The role includes standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, and using tools and equipment.