What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tradesman - Full Time First Shift position at Valley Health?
Department
PLANT MAINTENANCE - 458061Worker Sub Type
RegularWork Shift
First Shift (United States of America)Pay Grade
Job Description
Tradesman responsibilities include infection control as related to construction dust and debris; protecting patients, staff, and visitors from possible infectious materials and/or dusts created as a part of demolition/construction. Proper use of the various permits required for construction/renovation projects. Project recordkeeping to document time and materials costs. Maintenance of fire/smoke containment systems, including fire and smoke walls, glass and glazing, doors, fire stopping materials. Required to read and follow commercial blueprints.
Commercial building responsibilities include hang and finish drywall including wood and metal stud systems and sound and comfort insulation; install drop ceilings (grids systems and various tiles); installation of various types of door frames, doors, and various door hardware; install vinyl and paper backed wall covering as well as borders; install various types of base (vinyl cover base and sanitary base); install various types of roofing materials; installation of flooring materials.
Construct various masonry systems. Examples are brick, concrete block, and pouring concrete.
Use of specialty equipment. Specialty equipment is defined as floor sanders, electric and pneumatic jack hammers, various nailers, concrete saws, various power actuated equipment, laser leveling equipment, and negative pressure equipment. Many other types of specialty equipment will be used during the course of projects.
Construct and install casework and other associated trim work. Including cabinets, counter tops, corner guards, hand railing, and chair railing. Piping systems, including safety related items, rough-in, and disconnection of fixtures and minor installation of fixtures. Air handling systems including rough-in of systems and filter function. Sprinkler systems including fire safety, sprinkler rough-in, various types of sprinkler heads, alarms, and wet and dry systems. Electrical circuits, mainly electrical safety, rough-in and circuit protection.
Education
High School Diploma or GED required
Certification & Licensure
Valid driver's license required
To operate any VH / WMC vehicle greater than 10,500 pounds gross vehicle weight, the employee must have a current DOT physical.
To operate any VH / WMC vehicle greater than 26,001 pounds gross vehicle weight, the employee must have at a minimum of a class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Qualifications
Commercial construction knowledge required
Excellent communication skills required
Attention to detail required
Ability to lead staff and delegate work required
Knowledge of NFPA, The Joint Commission, and OSHA regulations preferred
Ability to work at various Valley Health sites required
Ability to complete competency skills checklist within 6 weeks of hire required
Physical Demands
15 A Maintenance
FLSA Classifications
Non-exempt
Benefits
At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
- A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Retirement Savings Match
- A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
- Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com .