Job Description

Location:

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights

Monday- Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm; 80 hours 2 weeks

Weekend rotation as needed.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Manages the facility maintenance program and tasks. Maintains the appearance of the interior & exterior campus. Maintains buildings, grounds, and equipment to ensure safe and hazard free environment. Coordinates and oversees all projects involving building changes, as well as new construction projects.

What you will do

• Responsible for the overall upkeep and safety of buildings, grounds and equipment, fixed and unfixed to ensure critical building systems are functional at all times.
• Coordinates the duties including, but not limited to, lawn care, sidewalk care, snow removal, outside groundwork, landscaping, window and door repair, painting, and parking lot care. Follows all Lockout/Tagout procedures and correctly use personal protection equipment.
• Removes trash and hazardous waste material according to local, state, federal, and OSHA guidelines and maintains documentation for state and OSHA regulations and medical waste records.
• Performs staff safety training including, but not limited to, of Lockout/Tagout procedures, and use of personal protection equipment.
• Coordinates and directs fire drills, emergency weather drills, appropriate materials in the safety manual, makes recommendations regarding safety and security procedures, and participates in safety inspections.
• Develops and monitors a preventative maintenance schedule for all facility building systems. Records equipment repairs and preventive maintenance on all equipment serviced.
• Receives and submits bids from professional contractors on capital improvements and expenditures; manages facility vendors and suppliers to ensure that work is done appropriately and cost effectively.
• Orders and inventories supplies and maintains pest control, equipment, and performs repairs.
• May assist with other maintenance related activities and/or off site activities.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• High School or GED Equivalent or a minimum of one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Drivers License - Licensing Board

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org