What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker position at Northern Light Health?
Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital
Department : Facilities Management
Work Type : Full Time
Hours Per Week: Variable
Work Schedule : Variable
Summary :
The purpose of this position is to provide, maintain, or procure maintenance for all utilities, equipment, buildings and grounds for a safe and pleasant environment.
Responsibilities :
• Lawn, garden, snow removal and all other groundwork.
• Be able to complete work orders and communicate status.
• Do preventive maintenance on equipment as assigned.
• To assist in all moves and changes as departments need them.
• MSDS Review and interpretation.
• Miscellaneous repair to any of hospital buildings, equipment and/or grounds.
• Initiate contractors for repairs outside of your expertise.
• Security as assigned.
• Maintain a safe environment which includes knowing and understanding hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Report and directly address identified environmental hazards when appropriate.
• Report and directly address violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.
• Other duties as requested by Director.
Other Information :
Competencies and Skills
- Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
- Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
- Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
- Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Education
- Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
Working Conditions
- Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
- Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.
- Extend body and limbs to reach items.
- Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
- Prolonged periods of kneeling.
- Prolonged periods of standing.
