Facilities Assistant - West(Elk Ridge)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Ridge Community Health is seeking a facilities assistant to maintain our clinics, ensure safety, and oversee daily operations. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, cleanliness, disaster planning, and staff supervision in a health care setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience, plus a valid Level I fingerprint clearance. Bilingual abilities and OSHA familiarity are valued attributes for this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• One (1) year of experience as a facilities assistant or related role.
• Level I fingerprint clearance card current or applied for within seven working days.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for maintaining a preventive maintenance program within the annual budget and for buildings and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness inside and outside the assigned clinics.
• Maintain a fire evacuation plan and disaster response as Emergency Response Coordinator.
• Oversee paper recycling and ensure records for inspections are up to date.
• Provide training and supervision of relief staff.
• Stay current on OSHA safety standards and implement them.
• Distribute and safeguard keys for buildings.

Skills

Compassionate Communication

Cultural Competence

Honor Patient Privacy

Service Recovery

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Introduction

Love where you work as much as you love where you live by joining Elk Ridge Community Health.

Overview

El Rio Community Health Center, based in Tucson, Arizona, opened its first clinic in 1970. Today, we have multiple health centres throughout the community, and our practice continues to grow. Tucson is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southwest, offering beautiful weather year round, gorgeous mountain landscapes, and a fast-growing community with a diverse population. Tucson offers countless activities throughout the year that will accommodate any lifestyle. El Rio is growing rapidly, and we are looking for motivated people to join our team! The continuous growth and success of our organization is due in large part to our dedicated employees.

Responsible for maintenance of assigned clinics.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for maintaining a preventive maintenance program within the confines of the annual budget. This includes all maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.
• Directly responsible for cleanliness, inside and outside of the assigned clinics.
• Maintain a plan for fire evacuation and disaster response. Serves as facility Emergency Response Coordinator.
• Responsible for paper recycling program.
• Maintain up-to-date records for all state, federal, and insurance semi-annual and annual inspections.
• Provide training and supervise efforts of relief employees.
• Keep current on OSHA safety standards and implement them.
• Distribution and safeguarding of keys for buildings.

Joint Commission Responsibilities:

• Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies and Procedures including but not limited to work areas, workstations, examination rooms, hand washing, infection prevention and control etc. for this position.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and proficiency with the application of all compliance and reporting requirements respective to Joint Commission Certification (JCC) standards.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• One (1) year of experience as a facilities assistant or related role.
• Level I fingerprint clearance card: current valid and in good standing or have applied for it within seven working days after beginning employment.

If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to speak, read and write in both languages.

Transportation:

• Employees in this position are required to have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday. If an employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid driver’s license and must comply with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.

Core Competencies:

• Compassionate Communication
• Cultural Competence
• Honor Patient Privacy
• Service Recovery