Maintenance Worker - Echo Cliffs Health Center

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation; Kugluktuk; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maintenance Worker at Echo Cliffs Health Center works under the Facility Manager to complete repairs and routine maintenance across building systems. Work may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED with at least two years in facilities maintenance and a valid driver’s license. Preference is given to Navajo Nation enrolled members under the Navajo Preference Employment Act.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years general facilities maintenance experience.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Carpentry repairs and installation tasks as directed.
• Grounds maintenance including mowing and landscaping.
• Electrical work such as wiring repairs and fixture checks.
• Plumbing maintenance including leaks and pipe work.
• HVAC and refrigeration support for hospital facilities.
• Painting and surface preparation and cleanup.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Reading & writing

Excellent communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affid

Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Worker works under the guidance and direction of the Facility Manager or designee of the Echo Cliffs Health Center. Incumbent is issued tools, supplies, and equipment as required to complete the work assignments. Employee attends department meetings and work schedules may consist of evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays; may also be subject to call-back after hours.

Qualifications

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

Must have two (2) years of general work experience in Facilities Maintenance

License/Certification:

Must have a current, unrestricted, valid state driver’s license

Other Skills and Abilities:

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

• Positive working relationships with others
• Must be able to work independently unless partner is needed/assigned.
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences.
• Detail oriented / attention to detail; must be safety conscious
• Excellent communicator, organization, and prioritizing skills
• Must be able to read and write; and have a basic understanding of electrical circuitry and equipment; plumbing and mechanical systems; HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Must be able to recognize maintenance problems, determine basic repairs and judge the proper operation of equipment and systems.
• Completion of and, above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the jo
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Submission of all required employment-related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading, or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Other Preferred Skills and Abilities:

Ability to speak Navajo, Hopi or San Juan Southern Paiute

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Carpentry

1. Assists with repairs and installation of doors, windows, screens, wall siding, ceramic tiles, vinyl floor tiles, ceiling tiles, shelves, refinishing cabinets, hardwood floors, etc.
2. Measures and cuts lumber and wallboard under specific instructions; fits lumber using hand and power tools; fastens materials into place using nails, screws, fasteners, and adhesives.
3. Complete assigned preventive maintenance program duties and other preventive maintenance duties as assigned.

Grounds Maintenance

1. Maintains the hospital grounds by mowing grass, pruning, trimming, and planting trees, shrubs, and hedges.
2. Sprays seeded areas, trees, shrubs, flowers, etc., with herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, etc., to control weed, disease, and insects.
3. Hauls debris, sand, gravel, tools, supplies and other equipment using transport vehicles.
4. Mixes or uses premixed cement for concrete repair purposes, pours and/or shovels wet cement into desired area; compacts, evens, rakes, and otherwise finishes surfaces using trowel or other hand tools.
5. Shovels snow from steps, sidewalks and driveways of the hospital and grounds. Applies salt or other ice control materials to steps and sidewalk.

Electrical

1. Removes, replaces, tightens, splices, solders, and insulates defective wiring such as broken and bare wiring; defective devices such as burned-out switches, damaged receptacles; defective or burned-out lamps, etc.
2. Helps higher graded worker in locating broken, worn, or damaged wiring in fixtures, controls, and equipment through visual check or with use of multimeter and/or ammeter.

Plumbing

1. Removes, cleans, replaces, packs, and seals defective parts of utility, supply and disposal systems such as dirty traps, sections of broken pipe and leaky drains. Clears clogged drains using equipment or chemicals.
2. Assists in the maintenance, repair and installation of hospital or residential plumbing systems. Cuts, threads and fits pipes; replaces washers and gaskets; tightens loose connections; cuts and drills openings for pipes and/or fittings of plumbing equipment. Installs and repairs insulating materials. Makes minor replacements of various component parts of the plumbing system such as faucets, shower heads, fill valves, flush valves, etc. Sets and installs heavy component fixtures of kitchens and bathrooms.

HVAC and Refrigeration

1. Assists with installations or repairs of hospital and residential heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, evaporative cooling and related systems.

Painting

1. Lifts, carries, and hands painting tools, equipment, and supplies to higher graded worker.
2. Cleans and removes old paint and varnish from surfaces using putty knife, wire brush, sandpaper, blowtorch or chemical removers. Fills nail holes or crevices with caulk, putty, spackle, plastic wood or joint compound.
3. Prepares surfaces by sanding, buffing, and cleaning. Masks/tapes surfaces not to be painted.
4. Helps strip, clean and remove paint from dial and other instrument accessories by applying paint remover, washing, scraping and dipping in weak acid solution and drying.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1. Ensure proper PPE is always worn while on duty including but not limited to face mask, gloves, gown, NIOSH-approved N95 filtering respirator or higher (if available), and eye or face shield.
2. Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. (See CDC website for most current updates).
3. Complete task training for all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for all surfaces contaminated by a communicable disease to ensure a high level of patient, visitor, employee, and external customer satisfaction.
4. Ensure all “red zone” tasks and call backs are per House Supervisor’s and Department Manager’s PPE requirements.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.