Maintenance Technician

Avera Health; Estherville (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1 for eligible hires

Up to 5% employer matching retirement

Career development & mentorship

Job summary

Avera Holy Family Hospital is seeking a maintenance technician to inspect, repair, and maintain facilities and assets, including buildings, grounds, and equipment. You will perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC tasks and manage preventive maintenance programs to ensure a safe environment.

The role requires visual acuity, effective communication, and adherence to safety standards, with a focus on teamwork and timely collaboration with contractors to meet priorities.

Qualifications

• High School or GED; 3–6 months related experience and/or training.
• Valid Driver's License as required by Licensing Board.
• Boiler Operator certification preferred; experience in electrical/plumbing/mechanical work.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain facilities and assets including equipment.
• Perform basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC tasks.
• Operate and maintain steam or chilled water systems and related equipment.
• Create and manage preventive maintenance schedules with logs.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors to complete work on time.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Drivers License

Boiler Operator

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Job description

Location:

Avera Holy Family Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Afternoon Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$19.50 - $24.25

Position Highlights

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 the inspection, mechanical repair, preventative and maintenance of facilities and assets including, but not limited to, buildings, grounds, mechanical, physical, and stationary equipment, machines, and vehicles.

What you will do

• Performs building inspections, replacing parts, cleaning, and overseeing heating and plumbing, outdoor grounds & landscaping, and snow & ice removal all which insures a safe facility environment.
• Performs basic carpentry and maintenance work for the facility and fixtures including but not limited to, painting and preparation work, remodeling projects, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
• Performs and completes routine repair and maintenance on machines and/or equipment including, but not limited to, beds, wheelchairs, kitchen equipment, furniture, office equipment, or other related mechanical devices on a scheduled basis or as requested.
• Responsible for monitoring, operating, inspecting, repairing, testing, and cleaning all equipment and related activities that bring steam or chilled water to air handling systems, sterilizers, etc.
• Verification of work order assignments and priorities, and completes as assigned. Keeps work areas neat and orderly.
• Performs and manages preventative maintenance program of facility building, grounds, equipment, and vehicles. Creates PM schedule to complete PM rounds, maintains logs and records of servicing according to the PM program.
• Responds to facility emergency codes and demonstrates sound understanding of emergency protocols. Assists with, conducts, and documents drill such as fire, emergency weather, etc., participates in safety inspections and lockdown procedures. Informs leadership of safety concerns and makes recommendations regarding facility safety issues. Insures proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety policies and procedures.
• Remove equipment, trash and hazardous waste material according to local, state, federal, and OSHA guidelines. May be responsible for recyclable materials and disposal of confidential documents. Maintains records of all state and OSHA regulations as well as medical waste records.
• Work collaboratively with contractors and vendors to ensure contracted work is completed thoroughly and timely.
• Maybe be assigned other tasks within the scope of responsibility such as off-site errands, patient transports, deliveries, minor housekeeping, inventory, parts ordering, etc.

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 ; three to six months related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Drivers License - Licensing Board

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Boiler Operator - Licensing Board
• Previous experience in a technical specialty such as electrical, plumbing, or mechanical

Minimum Age Requirements

18 years of age

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].