Hospital Security & Facilities Technician

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network in the Lehigh Valley seeks a Security/Maintenance Associate to help protect staff, visitors, patients and property.You will patrol hospital grounds, respond to security alerts, manage incidents and participate in fire and disaster readiness.

The role requires independent or collaborative work, lifting up to 100 pounds, and basic maintenance tasks. A high school diploma is required; trade school certification is a plus; prior security/maintenance experience is

Qualifications

• Experience in security or security-related fields and customer service is preferred.
• Mechanical ability related to various trades is preferred.
• General knowledge of commercial building maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols hospital property to ensure safety for patients, visitors, employees, etc.
• Handles and monitors patients that exhibit violent behavior.
• Investigates security related incidents and documents findings on an incident report.
• Documents and maintains a daily report of activities.
• Locks and unlocks various buildings around the hospital campus.
• Responsible for being part of the fire and disaster response teams.
• Enforces the hospital parking policy.
• Display a caring and professional attitude when greeting all customers at all times.
• Demonstrates competence as a member of the security alert team in responding to agitation/ violent behavior with verbal de-escalation and/or physical restraint.
• Performs hazardous patient decontamination procedures.
• Identifies hazards, selects proper PPE, sets up decontamination systems, removes contaminated clothing and contains contaminated wastes for disposal.
• Works independently, in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Demonstrates problem-solving/problem prevention skills at the expected level of responsibility.
• Be able to install, repair, and maintain various parts and components of equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks / inspections on all equipment as required.
• Have knowledge of general commercial building maintenance.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Mechanical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade School Certificate

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network in the Lehigh Valley seeks a Security/Maintenance Associate to help protect staff, visitors, patients and property.You will patrol hospital grounds, respond to security alerts, manage incidents and participate in fire and disaster readiness.

The role requires independent or collaborative work, lifting up to 100 pounds, and basic maintenance tasks. A high school diploma is required; trade school certification is a plus; prior security/maintenance experience is