Maintenance Assistant

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Maintenance Assistant you will support the maintenance and upkeep of our facilities equipment and grounds by performing a variety of minor repairs preventative maintenance cleaning and general facility support activities. Working under the guidance of a Maintenance Engineer or Mechanic you will help ensure our buildings and surrounding areas remain safe clean functional and well maintained.

Every day you will perform a wide range of minor preventative maintenance tasks on the building equipment and grounds to
retain assigned facility in an acceptable state. You will also support maintenance projects and work orders maintain tools and equipment and coordinate the ordering and receipt of parts and materials needed to complete repairs.

To be successful in this role you will be dependable safety-minded and willing to work collaboratively with maintenance staff and other team members. You will demonstrate attention to detail good organizational skills the ability to follow instructions and established safety practices and a commitment to maintaining a clean safe and welcoming environment for patients visitors and staff.

• Performs general building and facility maintenance by assisting with minor painting plumbing electrical repairs cleaning pressure washing steam cleaning litter removal and other preventative maintenance activities as directed.
• Maintains and supports hospital kitchen and facility equipment by performing minor repairs and preventative maintenance under the guidance of a Maintenance Engineer; maintains tools equipment rooms and work areas in a clean organized and safe operating condition.
• Supports facility projects and work orders by assisting Maintenance Engineers Mechanics and other trades with assigned tasks; assembles installs moves and arranges office furniture files cabinets pictures hooks and other facility items as needed.
• Maintains exterior areas and grounds by assisting with the upkeep of areas surrounding assigned buildings and ensuring grounds walkways and outdoor spaces remain clean orderly and in excellent condition; may also support office paper-recycling pickup and delivery.
• Prepares and maintains classrooms and meeting spaces by setting up rooms according to requested arrangements making adjustments to layouts as necessary and ensuring spaces are ready to support meetings classes and other activities.
• Coordinates parts materials and supplies needed for maintenance activities by ordering and receiving materials making trips to obtain necessary parts assigning purchase orders maintaining related paperwork and ensuring required resources are available to complete repairs and work assignments safely and efficiently.

Job Requirements

• One year of recent building maintenance work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.

Where Youll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person body mind and spirit in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services from routine wellness to complex disease management all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you become part of a team that delivers top-quality professional healthcare in modern well-equipped facilities and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Required Experience:

Junior IC