Facilities Maintenance Assistant - PRN / Casual

70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health / Good Samaritan Society – Albert Lea is seeking a PRN facility maintenance assistant to perform light maintenance repair and cleaning tasks in a safe, professional manner.

Must have basic mechanical knowledge, read blueprints and manuals, and adapt to multiple maintenance tasks across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and grounds. On-call duties may be required; high school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Trade school or vocational school preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience in building systems preferred.
• May require a valid driver's license depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Perform light maintenance repair and cleaning tasks.
• Work from blueprints and schematics when needed.
• Maintain safety, and follow department policies and dress code.
• Possibly perform electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and bed repair duties.
• May require on-call duties as needed.

Skills

Basic mechanical knowledge

Good communication skills

Blueprints/ schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school or vocational training preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Meters and 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 Department Details Good Samaritan Society – Albert Lea is an 85-bed long-term skilled care and transitional care facility located in southern Minnesota in an area known as “The Land Between the Lakes” PRN / Casual status facility maintenance assistant opportunity! Enjoy the flexibility to pick up hours as needed assisting the skilled living facility with facilities maintenance and repair needs. Prior facilities maintenance experience preferred.

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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The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

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. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.