Facility Support Technician

Avera Health; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1 for eligible hires

Retirement matching up to 5%

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Avera Health is seeking a Maintenance/Environmental Services Associate at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD. Hours are 4:00am–12:00pm or 6:00am–2:30pm, with every 4th holiday and weekend rotation.

The role involves general, mechanical, and preventative maintenance, ensuring a safe, clean environment, and assisting with supplies delivery when needed. You will perform routine repairs, PM checks, and support in cleaning activities across offices, restrooms, and common areas while following

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and specific assignments. These may include, but not be limited to: patient services adjusting thermostats, minor repairs to plumbing system, assemble, move and install furniture, fixtures, and equipment; repair desks, files, cabinets, chairs, and other furniture.
• Demonstrate ability to complete minor electrical/mechanical equipment repairs. Performs and Records PM checks of equipment if required.
• Supports a clean/neat environment in working area, including offices, cubicles, lounges, hallways, bathrooms, elevators, stairwells, and lobby areas following spills or accidents.
• Dispose of all trash in an appropriate manner including pickup, boxing, shredding, and maintaining general cleanliness of trash receptacles when necessary.
• Receives and delivers supplies to designated departments within the facility
• Follows and keeps updated of all applicable city, state, and federal codes for fire and safety.
• Participates in cleaning activities necessary in case of a spill during normal working hours including monitoring restrooms for cleanliness and stock.

Skills

Communication skills

Visual acuity

Hearing ability

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Driver's license

Job description

Location:

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$18.00 - $22.00

Position Highlights

Hours 4:00am - 12:00noon & 6:00am - 2:30pm

Every 4th holiday and every 4th weekend.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for performing a variety of general, mechanical, and preventative maintenance duties as well as inspections, servicing, and repair. Maintaining a safe and clean work environment. Providing daytime support to environmental services when necessary to maintain a safe and clean work environment. May support in delivery of supplies as needed.

What you will do

• Carry out routine and specific assignments. These may include, but not be limited to: patient services adjusting thermostats, minor repairs to plumbing system, assemble, move and install furniture, fixtures, and equipment; repair desks, files, cabinets, chairs, and other furniture.
• Demonstrate ability to complete minor electrical/mechanical equipment repairs. Performs and Records PM checks of equipment if required.
• Supports a clean/neat environment in working area. These areas may include, but not be limited to: offices, cubicles, lounges, hallways, bathrooms, elevators, stairwells, and lobby areas following spills or accidents that occur during the day.
• Dispose of all trash in an appropriate manner including the pickup, boxing, shredding, and maintaining general cleanliness of trash receptacles when necessary.
• Receives and delivers supplies to designated departments within the facility
• Follows and keeps updated of all applicable city, state, and federal codes for fire and safety. Maintains a daily log of activities as directed when required.
• Participates in all cleaning activities necessary in case of a spill during normal working hours including monitoring the restrooms to ensure they are clean and functional stocked with supplies. These may include, but not be limited to: dusting, washing, drying, mopping, vacuuming, carpet extraction, furniture extraction, moving furniture, trash receptacles and trash removal or documents to be shredded.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• High School or GED Equivalent ; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Drivers License - Licensing Board

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].