Facilities Maintenance Assistant - PRN / Casual

sanford; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Minnesota is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform light maintenance, repair, and cleaning tasks in patient care areas and facilities. You will use basic tools, meters, and gauges, and may reference blueprints or manuals as needed.

Must troubleshoot and communicate clearly, work independently, and comply with safety and policies. Position may require on-call duties and availability for multiple shifts as scheduled.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade school preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience in building systems.
• Valid driver’s license may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Perform light maintenance, repair and cleaning tasks safely and professionally.
• Use hand tools, meters, gauges; follow blueprints or manuals as needed.
• Explain conditions and troubleshoot while prioritizing safety and department efficiency.
• Work across various shifts and hours as scheduled.
• Possibly perform installation and maintenance of mechanical systems and related duties.

Skills

Basic mechanical knowledge

Hand tools usage

Reading blueprints/schematics

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/vocational school preferred

Tools

Meters

Measuring devices

Gauges

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Compensation: Salary Range: $19.09 - $28.00

Union Position: No

Summary

Responsible for light maintenance repair and cleaning tasks completed in a safe, professional manner.

Job Description

• Must take extra precautions when working in patient/resident care areas and specifically keep tools out of the reach of children.
• Must possess basic mechanical knowledge and show competence in the use of hand tools, meters, measuring devices and gauges.
• Ability to work from blueprints, schematics and technical manuals helpful.
• Must be able to explain conditions and situations accurately while troubleshooting, and function with safety, moral end efficiency of the department in mind. Ability to work all shifts and hours as scheduled.
• Must comply with all corporate and facility policies and dress code. Must understand written and verbal communications. Good written and oral communications skills required.
• Works independently with minimal supervision. Must have knowledge of federal, state, and local codes, specifications, and ordinances.
• Depending on facility size, additional duties may include but are not limited to: perform installation and maintenance of mechanical and stationary systems, including boiler operations, to ensure a safe and efficient environment; maintain campus grounds and perform other outside maintenance duties; perform general duties such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and bed repair and maintenance.
• May require on-call duties as needed or as directed by the department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Trade school or vocational school preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience in building systems preferred.
• Depending on location, a valid driver's license and a good driving record may be required.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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