What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAINTENANCE WORKER position at HAWARDEN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE?
Job Details
Description
Part-Time or Full-Time Position Available
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision, repairs and maintains through general and preventative maintenance, hospital and clinic buildings, grounds, and equipment. Adheres to the mission and values and standards of excellence of Hawarden Regional Healthcare in all aspects of job performance.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES: |
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Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service/care appropriate to the age of the patients served, in accordance with Hawarden Regional Healthcare standards. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Compliance Accountability Program, Code of Ethics, and HRH policies and procedures, including all provisions of the Health Insurance Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). In order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior by implementing the organizational vision, values, and mission. |
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Has knowledge, skills and ability to accomplish most tasks in the areas of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, electronics and grounds. |
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Safely uses complex hand and power tools and safely operates more complex equipment without immediate and direct supervision for most tasks in accordance with the design and the recognized usage for the equipment. |
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Prioritizes tasks to insure that the most critical work is accomplished first. |
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Researches parts and materials needed to complete tasks. Prepares purchase requisitions, receives deliveries, and organizes stock items. |
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Assists other department personnel and departments as assigned in more complex tasks, often initiating them in response to identified needs. |
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Completes documentation and paper work as necessary to demonstrate effectiveness of time management, and to maintain an accurate and complete work history database. |
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Functions as a member of the Physical Plant Services team through cooperation with other department personnel while maintaining a team approach to problem solving. |
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Performs preventive maintenance & safety tests on equipment and systems according to established procedures and schedules. |
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Performs routine maintenance and other repairs requested by personnel. |
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Recognizes and communicates issues / occurrences utilizing established lines of authority, and assists in identifying ways to resolve variances or unacceptable outcomes. |
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Removes trash and biohazard containers to proper locations outside the facility. |
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Handles on call responsibilities with timeliness, efficiencies, and proper attitude. |
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Demonstrates general working knowledge of computers and department specific software (i.e. Healthstream, internet, etc.) |
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Actively participates in departmental meetings, committees, conferences, and in services. Is knowledgeable of and complies with Safety and Infection Control Policies & Procedures. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities as requested. Keeps up to date on new procedures and research. Maintains confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, physicians, employees and HRH business. |
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Completes all mandatory training such as Healthstream, The Patient Experience, Safe Choices, Crucial Conversations and any other training as designated by Administration. |
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Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. |
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned.
MISSION STATEMENT
Provide for the health and wellness of all in our communities through delivery of quality healthcare services close to home.
STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE
The standards of excellence are the behaviors necessary for all of us to achieve our Vision. They are:
- Trust Being a reliable resource for patients, families and co-workers by acting with honesty and integrity at all times.
- Caring Displaying kindness and concern for others by creating a welcoming environment for all those who enter our facility.
- Communication Giving and receiving information that others need or desire.
- Pride Fulfillment of being a part of something bigger than yourself.
- Accountability Taking responsibility for my actions and decisions.
- Respect Honoring our patients, families and co-workers.
COMMITMENT
Must be able to embrace and adhere to the standards of excellence of the organization and support the Mission of Hawarden Regional Healthcare.
Must demonstrate good work habits such as time management, attendance, punctuality, team building and other behaviors aligned to the mission and values of the organization.
Qualifications
1. High school graduate or GED.
2. Must have a minimum of three years prior experience, preferably in a health care setting.
3. Able to demonstrate the ability to perform the tasks normally associated with at least two
of the traditional building trade groups and to work at those tasks with effectiveness, speed and quality of work as per established industry standards. Demonstration may be through a combination of documented prior work performance and real time testing. (Traditional building trades include carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC mechanic and general mechanic.)
Hawarden cultivates, upholds and supports a safe work environment. Employees support patient and staff safety by demonstrating aptitude and maintaining organizational employment standards and requirements. Employee job performance is continually appraised and formally evaluated during the course of employment with Hawarden.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must successfully pass pre-employment physical examination, drug screening, and must adhere to applicable organizational requirements on an annual basis for Employee Health Directives.
2. Primarily works inside with frequent walking, standing, bending and occasional lifting
up to 75 pounds.
3. Must understand and accept the possibility of exposure to environmental elements, such
as inclement weather, dust, noise, chemicals and/or chemical fumes, and infectious disease.
4. Regular and physical attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
These essential functions identify the major requirements of the job. They are not an exhaustive list of all job requirements. An employee may be called upon to perform physical actions not specifically identified in this job description.
