Facility Staff

NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS•Portage, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Facilities staff ensures an attractive environment throughout each NorthShore facility location by performing various maintenance and repair duties. This role involves making minor repairs to building components, fixtures, and equipment, performing painting and wallpapering, assembling and installing furnishings, and maintaining tools and work sites. The position also contributes to safety by assisting with safety plans, checklists, policies, and training, and ensures compliance with NorthShore Health Centers’ guidelines. The role requires a proactive approach to maintenance, problem-solving, and adherence to safety protocols.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have reliable transportation
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver’s License
Valid Automotive Insurance
Ability to analyze situations and solve problems at strategic and tactical levels
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies
Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors
Practiced at organization and planning
Employ Critical thinking and problem solving
Maintains composure and operates with emotional intelligence
Ethical reasoning and decision-making
Strong attention to detail
Receptive and responsive to feedback
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Time management, prioritization, and sense of urgency
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Nice To Haves

One year of facilities, maintenance, and/or mechanical experience working within a healthcare setting or related field.
Associate's degree in business, leadership, or healthcare related studies.

Responsibilities

Makes minor repairs to doors, windows, walls, floors, hardware, fixtures, equipment, etc., using appropriate carpentry and other tools.
Changes fixtures, filters, light bulbs, etc, as needed.
Installs items such as shelving, cabinets, etc., using appropriate carpentry and other tools.
Paints and wallpapers NSHC buildings, using brushes, rollers, spray equipment, paints, primers and lacquers.
Assembles, installs, and/or repairs facility furnishings and fixtures.
Makes minor repairs on equipment such as lawn mower, spreader, and snow removal equipment.
Cleans and maintains tools, equipment, materials and work sites.
Notifies Director or Facilities Lead of repairs or maintenance when needed.
Helps Manager write safety plans, check lists and policies.
Conducts safety training with Director when assigned.
Provides help to the Director for improving and updating safety policies, procedures and safety program.
Promotes and displays knowledge of safety consciousness, universal precautions, and proper body mechanics; uses equipment and materials properly according to training and/or guidelines.
Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by the manager in an efficient, effective and cost-conscious manner.
Follows NorthShore Health Centers’ Compliance guidelines at all times.