Maintenance Worker

Maintenance WorkerBe the first to apply. Your experience matters. Up Health System- Portage part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.How you'll contribute:A Maintenance Worker who excels in this role:Reports daily to the Director of Plant Operations regarding the physical and structural conditions of hospital facilities and the status of work in progress.Participates in the applications of standards of quality and productivity for the facility. Follows policies, procedures and standards of work performance for maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings and building systems.Assists in administering the maintenance program to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the entire physical plant.Works closely with other departments and administration. Negotiates priorities, plans work schedules, completes job assignments, and requests orders of needed materials, supplies and parts.Performs and completes maintenance repair work, alterations, remodeling, minor construction, and checks out installation and servicing of mechanical and electrical equipment and building systems.Assists with maintaining stock levels of materials and parts within budgetary constraints.Assists in ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements in regards to the energy management program.Assists with coordination of all fire and safety measures throughout the hospital, including fire and safety inspections and procedures in conjunction with Safety and Security Departments when requested.Participates in performance improvement and information management activities.Why join us:We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.What we're looking for:Maintenance Worker:Education: High School diploma or the equivalent.Requirements: At least 2 years' experience with maintenance preferably in a hospital setting. Familiarity with Joint Commission and other regulatory policy and procedures highly preferred.Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.Basic computer knowledge.Must be able to operate heavy & outdoor equipmentSchedule: 2nd Shift: 2:30p Start TimeWeekend Rotation - every 3rd weekendMore about UP Health System – PortageYour Regional Medical CenterUP Health System – Portage has been serving Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula since 1896. It supports a multi-specialty medical community with over 40 physicians, and more than a dozen allied health professionals. The main campus features a 36-bed hospital, accredited as a chest pain center by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). UP Health System – Portage was the first in the state to achieve Level III ACC (American College of Cardiology) verification as a trauma center.Additional services include dedicated physician hospitalists, cardiopulmonary services, elective and emergency orthopedics, women's health, general surgery, hematology and oncology, internal medicine, sports medicine and rehabilitation and sports medicine, x-ray and diagnostics (including MRI, mobile PET scan, 64-slice CT scanner, nuclear imaging, and 3D mammography), an advanced wound care center, a sleep lab, two Express Care walk-in clinics, a regional dialysis unit, pharmacy services, laboratory services, home care, and a 60-bed senior living community.UP Health System- Portage Our CommunityWith small communities and big ideas, Michigan's Upper Peninsula is the perfect place for people to explore their many interests. Visit the art galleries, and museums, walk along the beaches of Lake Superior, hike, bike, and explore the beautiful nature trails. Wrap yourself up in a blanket of bright stars, clean air and open water.Hancock is a community that brings together small-town values, rich history and a four-season wonderland for outdoor enthusiasts — without long commute times or congested highways. The Keweenaw is home to two universities — Michigan Technological University and Finlandia University. The community benefits from the diversity, culture and high standards of living contributed to our small town. We often call the Keweenaw the "Copper Country" because of the amount of natural "float" copper found in the area. In fact, at 90% pure, much of the copper is the purest copper in the world.Welcome, to the Keweenaw Peninsula!EEOC StatementUP Health- Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Marquette General Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.