Maintenance Worker

Lifepoint Health • Ottumwa, IA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Maintenance Worker joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• High School diploma or the equivalent.
• At least 2 years’ experience with maintenance preferably in a hospital setting.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to paint, drywall, change ceiling tile, install ceiling grid, install flooring, and have some carpentry skills.
• Have knowledge of inspections.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Joint Commission and other regulatory policy and procedures highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report daily to the Director of Plant Operations regarding the physical and structural conditions of hospital facilities and the status of work in progress.
• Participate in the applications of standards of quality and productivity for the facility. Follows policies, procedures and standards of work performance for maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings and building systems.
• Assist in administering the maintenance program to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the entire physical plant.
• Work closely with other departments and administration. Negotiates priorities, plans work schedules, completes job assignments, and requests orders of needed materials, supplies and parts.
• Perform and completes maintenance repair work, alterations, remodeling, minor construction, and checks out installation and servicing of mechanical and electrical equipment and building systems.
• Assist with maintaining stock levels of materials and parts within budgetary constraints.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements in regards to the energy management program.
• Assist with coordination of all fire and safety measures throughout the hospital, including fire and safety inspections and procedures in conjunction with Safety and Security Departments when requested.
• Participate in performance improvement and information management activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED