Facility Maintenance Worker

Tule River Indian Health Center Inc•Porterville, CA

4d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Working under the direction of the Facility Manager/Safety Officer, the Facility Maintenance Worker performs assigned repairs, preventive maintenance, inspections, equipment support, and facility improvement tasks throughout Tule River Indian Health Center Inc and it’s locations. This position helps maintain a safe, dependable, clean, and welcoming healthcare environment while minimizing disruption to patient care and clinic operations. The Facilities Maintenance Worker must communicate professionally with staff, patients, contractors, and visitor and remain sensitive to the needs, cultures, traditions, and values of the Indian community.

Requirements

Possess a valid California Driver’s License, provide an updated DMV printout upon hire, maintain a good driving record, and remain insurable with the Tule River Indian Health Center Inc, insurance agency.
Successfully pass required pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, background check, physical examination and TB screening.
Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and level of conduct appropriate for a healthcare setting.
Complete all requires TRIHCI safety, infection-prevention, emergency- response, equipment, and job-specific training.
Possess valid First Aid/ CPR certification at the BLCS level or maintain certification within three months of hire.
Work with established schedule an adjust hours when operational needs, approved projects, or emergencies require.
Preference in hiring is given to qualified American Indians in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Sections 472 and 473). Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit Indian verification certified by the Tribe of Affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of general maintenance, construction, repair, facilities, grounds, custodial, or related hands-on experience preferred. A combination of relevant training and experience may be considered.
Experience in healthcare, tribal, public-service, or similarly regulated facility is preferred but not required.
Trade coursework, OSHA training, equipment certifications, or other maintenance -related credentials are preferred.
Experience using work-order, preventative- maintenance, inventory, or building-management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs only work orders, repairs, projects, and other tasks assigned or authorized by the Facilities Manager/Safety Officer.
Receives assigned work orders, evaluates the work area, gathers required tools and materials, provides progress updates, and records completion, unresolved issues, and follow-up needs.
Conducts routine facility rounds and promptly reports unsafe conditions, damage, leaks, unusual equipment operations, access concerns, and other maintenance needs.
Performs preventive maintenance according to established schedules and maintains accurate service, inspection, and equipment records.
Completes routine repairs involving plumbing fixtures, faucets, toilets, drains, doors, locks, walls, ceilings, flooring, furniture, shelving, paint, signage, and other building components within the employee's training and authorization.
Assists with basic maintenance of lighting, electrical fixtures, HVAC filters, exhaust fans, water fountains, time clocks, backup-generator components, and similar systems; refers work beyond the employee's training, authorization, or legal scope to the Facilities Manager/Safety Officer.
Troubleshoots facility and equipment problems using safe work practices, manufacturer instructions, and approved procedures, and clearly reports findings and recommended next steps.
Installs, assembles, relocations, and secures approved furniture, equipment, fixtures, dispensers, wall-mounted items, and safety signage.
Helps coordinate facility access for contractors and vendors, observes work areas for safety and operational concerns, and reports progress or deficiencies to the Facilities Manager/Safety Officer.
Uses barriers, warning signs, floor protection, dust-control measures, and other safeguards to protect patients, staff, visitors, and clinic operations during maintenance work.
Maintains hand tools, power tools, ladders, carts, vehicles, and maintenance equipment in safe working order and reports damaged or missing items immediately.
Maintains an organized maintenance shop and appropriate inventory of parts, filters, hardware, supplies, and approved chemicals; notifies the Facilities Manager/Safety Officer when items require replenishment.
Reads and follows Safety Data Sheets, equipment manuals, infection-prevention requirements, personal protective equipment requirements, and TRIHCI safety policies.
Complies with fire and life-safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements when trained and authorized, emergency response procedures, and all applicable workplace-safety requirements.
Works carefully in or near patient-care and staff work areas, protects confidential information, maintains professional boundaries, and limits disruption, noise, dust, odors, and blocked access.
Assists with deliveries, storage, room arrangements, furniture moves, and approved on-site or off-site event setups as assigned.
Monitors for signs of pests, documents and reports activity, and assists with vendor coordination. Pesticides may be applied only when the employee is trained, authorized, and all applicable requirements have been satisfied.
Provides limited custodial or grounds support during staffing shortages, emergencies, and special projects as assigned; the primary function of this position remains facility maintenance.
Responds promptly to urgent facility needs during assigned hours and may be required to assist with after-hours emergencies in accordance with TRIHCI policy.
Immediately reports injuries, incidents, property damage, spills, security concerns, and hazards to the Facilities Manager/Safety Officer and follows required reporting procedures.
Participates in required training, drills, inspections, staff meetings, and department planning activities.
Other duties as assigned.
Assisting with special facility projects, renovations, equipment installations, and improvement work.
Supporting supply distribution, linen movement, recycling, waste-handling coordination, and other operational needs.
Performing basic recordkeeping, email, work-order updates, inventory tracking, and other general office duties related to Facilities.