Maintenance Assistant

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Maintenance Assistant , you'll keep our patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized. This protects everyone from potential illness or injury due to infectious diseases or other hazards. Every day, you will perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, or dusting. You will also use specialized equipment and techniques to further sanitize our facility. This role requires you to learn and adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids or sharp objects. You may also refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies, as well as deliver clean linens. To be successful in this role, you are thorough and committed to safety. You truly are the most important component contributing to the safety and comfort of our patients, visitors, and staff. A well-maintained facility with compassionate staff brings comfort and peace of mind to patients, their loved ones, and all who serve here. Performs general building maintenance and assists with painting, plumbing, electrical, cleaning, and other facility projects as directed. Paints interior and exterior areas; assembles, installs, moves, and maintains office furniture, files, cabinets, pictures, hooks, and related fixtures. Performs general housekeeping, grounds maintenance, litter removal, sweeping, pressure washing, steam cleaning, and recycling duties as assigned. Performs minor preventive maintenance and repairs on hospital, kitchen, and facility equipment under the guidance of a Maintenance Engineer; maintains tools, equipment, and work areas in safe operating condition. Assists with facility projects and work orders, including setting up and adjusting classrooms and meeting spaces according to requested layouts and providing support to other trades as needed. Orders, receives, and obtains parts and materials required for repairs; maintains purchase orders and related documentation and ensures necessary supplies are available to complete work. Job Requirements Required One year of recent building maintenance work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities. Where You'll 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr St Francis Hospital