What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker position at PeaceHealth?
Job Description
Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a Maintenance Worker for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Variable position. The salary for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $26.04. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.
Performs a variety of minor general maintenance and repair duties as directed. May be required to travel to various supply stores for miscellaneous parts as well as participate in conference room set-up.
POSITION DETAILS:
- Responsible for completing minor maintenance and repairs throughout the facility, including but not limited to: replacing light bulbs and lamps, unplugging sinks, drains, and toilets, cleaning air vents, registers, and changing filters, cleaning storm drains, removing debris from roofs, cleaning department vehicles and conducting minor auto services, moving furniture, assisting with conference room set-up, cleaning the shop and mechanical spaces, hanging-up of miscellaneous such as bulletin boards, pictures, etc., removing snow and ice when applicable.
- Complete all assigned work orders in a timely manner and/or as identified by the department manager or leads.
- Assists the department with preparations for regulatory surveys
- Communicates appropriately with the person served regardless of their age.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU BRING:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of one year experience in a health care facility is preferred.
- Basic electronic and computer systems knowledge preferred.
- Washington or Oregon State driver’s license.
OTHER SKILLS:
- Must be able to work independently.
- Must be able to use proper verbal communication skills in performing job on a daily basis.
- Must be able to operate powered and non-powered hand tools in daily performance of routine duties.
LONGVIEW - PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:
- Work constantly requires active physical exertion less than 66% of the time.
- Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
- Work requires frequent exposure to conditions involving toxic materials or hazardous waste. Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more.
- Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).
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.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.
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.
PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.
