Maintenance Worker

Lifepoint Health • Ottumwa, IA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Your experience matters. 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