Maintenance Worker

Maintenance Worker

PeaceHealth is seeking a Maintenance Worker for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Evening position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $21.59 – $32.39. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

Performs basic maintenance tasks and assists in the general maintenance of the plant; the core values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety and Respect are integrated comprehensively into the work environment; maintains current competency requirements, both initial and targeted.

Essential Functions

• Responds to and resolves minor facility repair and installation requests for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, furniture, fixtures, appliances and other department equipment as assigned.
• Completes minor preventative maintenance and building rounds as assigned and specified in hospital procedures.
• Assists building engineers and carpenters in performing corrective maintenance and installations as assigned.
• Operates building equipment and utility systems in a manner that will optimize the provision of a code compliant, safe, comfortable and healing environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Documents work on computerized work orders in such a way as to provide accurate repair and preventative maintenance history.
• Requisitions, orders and uses maintenance and repair parts in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Oversees and assures assigned outside vendor service is properly completed and meets hospital standards for repair and maintenance.
• Maintains and continually enhances operation, maintenance and repair knowledge of hospital utility systems and components, non-medical equipment and other fixtures and appliances.
• Responds to and assists in resolving alarm or emergency situations involving utility systems, life safety systems, equipment and general facility equipment including all non-medical fixtures and appliances.
• Performs general duties to include maintaining a working knowledge of infection control, risk management and emergency preparedness plans; actively participating in performance improvement initiatives demonstrating knowledge of hospital interdepartmental and unit goals, standards and operations.
• Maintains knowledge of current required safety practice and consistently performs daily work in compliance with these safety practices.
• Effectively communicates by establishing and maintaining open, effective communications between customers and staff. Utilizing correct channels of communication and recognized organization communication standard. Keeping abreast of and complying with departmental and organizational changes and events through reading posted communications and attending unit and assigned meetings.
• Performs new equipment in-coming inspections and installations as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent

Experience

• Preferred: Minimum six months experience in a healthcare facility

Credentials

• Required: Upon Hire Drivers License

Skills

• Basic electronic and computer systems knowledge. (Preferred)
• Must be able to work independently. (Required)
• Must be able to use proper verbal communication skills in performing job on a daily basis. (Required)
• Must be able to operate powered and non-powered hand tools in daily performance of routine duties. (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Facilities/Maintenance/ Engineer: Continuous moving around area. Lifting/carrying: Frequent up to 30 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs. Frequent reaching/ bending/ stooping, grasping. Occasional pushing/pulling 15 lbs. sustained force with frequent stop/start. Occasional climbing ladders/stairs. Occasional squatting/kneeling/ crawling.
• Occasional push/pull up to 50 lbs. force.
• Occasional reaching/ bending/ stooping/ squatting/ crouching/ kneeling/ grasping.
• Security: Ability to move around area with occasional sitting. Continuous moving around area. Lifting/carrying: Frequent up to 10 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Exposure to outside temperatures (seasonal).
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Facilities/Maintenance/Engineer: Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
• Security: Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.