PLANT OPERATIONS

Rice Community Health • Lyons, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Rice Community Health is seeking a full-time Plant Operations team member to help keep hospital equipment, machinery, grounds, and physical facilities in good working condition. The role performs unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance and groundskeeping tasks, supports skilled maintenance personnel with complex repairs and upgrades, handles waste disposal, and drives a light truck for local pickups and deliveries. The position includes physical labor, outdoor work in varying weather, and possible exposure to chemicals, waste materials, and machinery noise. Flexible hours, some weekends, on-call shifts, emergency maintenance calls, and after-hours work may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in maintenance, groundskeeping, or a related role is beneficial but not required.
• Basic understanding of maintenance tools and equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work cooperatively with skilled tradespeople.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently after successful completion of orientation.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record for local deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic maintenance and repair of hospital equipment, machinery, and physical structures.
• Maintain hospital grounds, including mowing, snow removal, and landscaping.
• Dispose of hospital trash, waste materials, and recyclables in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Drive a light truck for local pickups and deliveries as needed.
• Support skilled maintenance staff during repairs or upgrades to hospital systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Store and maintain tools, materials, and equipment properly.
• Report repair needs and safety hazards to the Plant Operations Supervisor promptly.
• Follow safety protocols and use protective equipment when required.
• Respond to emergency maintenance calls and assist with after-hours work as needed.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO) and extended illness days.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA), with company match and an initial HSA contribution.
• Six weeks of 100% paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Fully paid life insurance.
• Kansas Public Retirement System (KPERS) retirement plan and 457b plan options.
• Pastry and cookie Thursdays.

What This Job Offers

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