Maintenance Worker Village Based - Brevig Mission

Norton Sound Health Corp • Nome, AK

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Provide skilled maintenance and complex repair work on the remote village clinics, hospital site, campus grounds, and limited medical and non-medical equipment. The Maintenance Tech is equal to and provides the same function as the definition of “Maintenance Engineer” as described in the NFPA and NSHC policies Procedures or Plans. Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Requirements

• 1 year working in maintenance
• High School Diploma
• Valid AK Driver’s License
• Knowledge of NFPA, Plumbing, Electrical, OSHA, etc. codes
• Familiarity with Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, etc.
• Self-starter and ability to work well independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Motivation to learn, volunteer and help others
• Ability to operate heavy equipment or machinery
• Ability to travel on short notice
• Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment
• Sit less than half the workday
• Stand and/or walk more than half the workday
• Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach
• View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time
• Use hands and arms for repetitive motion tasks consistently for more than one hour at a time
• Lift or carry unaided less than 50 pounds
• Push or pull using more than moderate force
• See and hear with normal acuity

Nice To Haves

• One year Vocational/ Technical College preferred
• HAZWOPER Certification
• Boiler Operator Class III
• EPA 608 Certification

Responsibilities

• Perform high level preventive and corrective maintenance on physical plant equipment such as HVAC systems, electrical and plumbing systems, high and low pressure oil fired water and steam boilers and water heating systems; Report equipment and structural problems and needed equipment or supplies to immediate supervisor
• Test equipment using safety analyzer, volt meters, ohm meters, amp meters and special hand tools
• Inspect, calibrate, adjust, clean and lubricate mechanical and electrical controls, valves, gauges, timing devices and meters; Provide installation and repair services on complex and major systems throughout the facility as indicated by appropriate logs and work orders
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and develop correction plans
• Travel to village clinics to perform routine maintenance on equipment, troubleshoot and coordinate solutions between the Nome-based operations and the villages
• Train and mentor junior level engineers and technicians on complex preventive maintenance and repair work
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees