Maintenance Worker

Modoc Medical Center•Alturas, CA

4d•$22 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker assists the Engineering Department in maintaining the physical structures, utilities, associated equipment, and grounds of the facilities in good repair. The role performs preventive and minor maintenance and repairs across multiple trade areas, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, construction, painting, plastering, mechanical repairs, and building and grounds maintenance. The position may be modified at the employer’s discretion. The worker helps maintain HVAC controls and related equipment, performs urgent, corrective, routine, and requested repairs, and notifies the lead engineer when major repairs are needed. Duties include maintaining equipment and facility systems, carrying out the Engineering Department’s Preventative Maintenance Program, maintaining inspection and repair records, and completing manual tasks such as moving supplies or furniture, replacing light bulbs, and removing trash or scrap material. The role also includes maintaining grounds and parking lots, including snow removal, and working with plant tools, machinery, mechanical and testing equipment, and fire alarm and signal systems. The position requires compliance with building safety codes, departmental procedures, and safety and patient-safety standards. The worker reads manuals and safety information to remain informed about applicable requirements and works independently under normal supervision. Professional expectations include reliable and timely work, effective communication and collaboration, courteous service to patients, residents, visitors, and staff, and protection of confidential information in accordance with HIPAA. Work may involve rotating on-call availability for emergency repairs, snow removal, and maintenance; very loud noise; moving mechanical parts; and extreme heat or cold. Physical duties include frequent standing, walking on uneven surfaces, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, pushing and pulling, and using tools. The worker may occasionally climb or work in high, precarious places. The role requires lifting up to 35 pounds without assistance, regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, and frequently lifting or moving more than 100 pounds with another employee’s help.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
One to three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of boilers and generators, plumbing, electrical systems, construction, and applicable hospital and healthcare equipment.
Ability to understand a wide range of technical subjects and make appropriate repairs.
Ability to work in emergency situations involving high stress.
Knowledge of State of California Fire Life Safety requirements, Title 24 requirements, and Title 22 California Code of Regulations.
Ability to walk, bend, lift, and perform the manual skills required for the job.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet department needs and participate in rotating emergency call-back.
Current California driver’s license and valid insurance.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to work and collaborate effectively with people at all organizational levels.
Above-average interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing.
Good physical and mental health, above-average mental ability, and a courteous and kind disposition.
Ability to protect sensitive information and comply with HIPAA privacy requirements.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including frequent lifting or moving of more than 100 pounds with another employee’s help.

Nice To Haves

Additional language skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Engineering Department with upkeep and repair of facility structures, utilities, equipment, and grounds.
Perform preventive and minor maintenance and repairs in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, construction, painting, plastering, mechanical, and building and grounds areas.
Maintain HVAC controls and related equipment to support efficient operation of environmentally controlled areas.
Perform urgent, corrective, routine, and requisitioned minor repairs to electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems; notify the lead engineer when major repairs are required.
Maintain equipment, systems, facility structures, and associated controls in compliance with building safety codes.
Carry out activities in the Engineering Department’s Preventative Maintenance Program.
Replace, repair, and test electrical circuits, equipment, appliances, and lighting systems as required.
Maintain routine records of inspections, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repairs.
Perform manual duties such as moving supplies or furniture, replacing light bulbs, and removing trash or scrap material.
Maintain grounds, parking lots, and related equipment, including snow removal.
Use plant hand and power tools, machinery, and mechanical and testing equipment according to diagrams, manuals, and manufacturer specifications.
Read and follow operating, policy, safety data, and other departmental manuals and applicable updates.
Maintain high standards of safety and quality and perform duties in a manner that optimizes patient safety.
Provide professional, respectful communication and service to patients, residents, visitors, and staff; handle calls and direct them appropriately.
Maintain organized records, complete assigned work accurately and on time, and perform other duties as assigned.
Be available for rotating call-back for emergency repairs, snow removal, and maintenance.
Attend required meetings, evaluations, and annual education, and comply with regulatory and workplace requirements.