What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Associate (Engineer), Full Time, Variable Shift-8Hr position at Adventist Health?
Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.
Job Summary:
Assists in the performance of duties necessary to keep the equipment and facilities in reliable operation and in good repair. Performs a variety of routine general and preventative maintenance duties. Performs equipment inspections, building repairs and general construction duties. Maintains required records.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Hospital and plant equipment experience: Preferred
- General maintenance experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Driver’s License (DL) and must be at least 21 yrs of age or older: Required
Essential Functions:
- Plans and performs a wide variety of routine general equipment repairs and services. Participates as needed in equipment installations. Performs alteration and repairs of machinery, equipment or facilities in accordance with basic skills and abilities, standard procedures, diagrams or manufacturers instructions.
- Plans and performs a wide variety of routine general building maintenance repairs and services. Sets up and installs furniture. Participates as needed in major renovations, new construction and alterations.
- Inspects and performs preventative maintenance and safety tests as required. Corrects problems encountered and/or promptly reports equipment/system operation problems to the supervisor. Appropriately contacts outside service assistance for major equipment failure beyond employee's skill level.
- Maintains a record of service cycles and other maintenance activities conducted. Maintains preventative maintenance records, reports and files as required.
- Maintains tools and supplies necessary to perform duties.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
