Security/Maintenance Associate - Day Shift - Anderson Campus

Security/Maintenance Associate

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Security/Maintenance Associate is responsible to perform general maintenance and security duties, respond to all security alerts, fires, and disasters (i.e.; Disasters Levels I, II, III, and IV, etc.). The core responsibility is to protect staff, visitors, patients, and property according to policy and procedures.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patrols hospital property to ensure the safety for patients, visitors, employees, etc.
• Handles and monitors patients that exhibit violent behavior.
• Investigates security related incidents and documents findings on an incident report.
• Documents and maintains a daily report of activities.
• Locks and unlocks various buildings around the hospital campus.
• Responsible for being part of the fire and disaster response teams.
• Enforces the hospital parking policy.
• Display a caring and professional attitude when greeting all customers at all times.
• Demonstrates competence, as a member of the security alert team, in responding to agitation/ violent behavior of an individual requiring verbal de-escalation and/or physical restraint.
• Performs hazardous patient decontamination procedures. Identifies hazards, selects proper personal protective equipment (including respiratory protection) sets up appropriate decontamination systems, removes contaminated clothing from patients, and contains contaminated wastes for proper disposal.
• Works independently, in a safe and appropriate manner. Demonstrates both problem-solving/problem prevention skills equal to the expected level of responsibility to their jobs.
• Be able to install, repair, and maintain various parts and components of equipment within the facilities.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks / inspections on all equipment as required.
• Have knowledge of general commercial building maintenance.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

Frequent climbing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching and standing. Must be able to walk up to mile to job assignments and run to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner. Must frequently talk to employees and non-employees about work related issues. Occasionally must sit, crawl, push objects of various weight and material, balance body, finger and grasp. Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 100 pounds while weight of item is stationary or moving. Must be able to hear as it relates alarms, verbal orders, etc. Must be able to see as it relates to use of equipment, tools, prints and diagrams. Must be able to smell and as it relates to possible maintenance problems. Must be able to feel as it relates to equipment, tools and determining problems. Must be able to work alone and/or with others. Must be able to work in confined spaces. Must be able to withstand varied temperature changes as it relates to weather and work area conditions. Must be able to feel vibrations as it relates to possible maintenance problems.

Education:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent certificate (G.E.D.).

Trade School Certificate preferred.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license (based on state of residence)

Training and Experience:

Experience in security/ security related fields and customer service is preferred. Mechanical ability related to various trades preferred. General knowledge of commercial building maintenance preferred.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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