Plant Support Tech 1

San Ysidro Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

San Ysidro Health in San Diego, CA seeks a Plant Support Technician to assist in managing the Plant Support Department with emphasis on landscaping, construction, and building maintenance. The role requires hands-on carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and irrigation system upkeep across multiple sites.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, plus training from Associated Technical College, and 3+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate from Associated Technical College.

Responsibilities

• Building, drywall, painting, and construction tasks.
• Maintains irrigation systems across SYHC.
• Performs general construction, plumbing, basic electricity, mechanical tasks, and landscaping.
• Assist in completing and coordinating written and verbal work orders at all locations.
• Inspects and performs safety tests on electrical lighting, emergency generators, alarms systems, communication systems, medical equipment and HVAC.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical basics

Plumbing

Landscaping

Plant operations knowledge

Wiring

Bilingual English/Spanish

Oral and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate from Associated Technical College

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary:

Assists in the management and coordination of functions and activities of the Plant Support Department with emphasis on landscaping.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Building, drywall, painting, and construction skills.
• Maintains irrigation systems throughout SYHC, Inc.
• Performs duties directly related to general construction, plumbing, basic electricity, mechanical skills, and landscaping.
• Assist in the completion and coordination of all written work orders and verbal emergent work orders at all locations.
• Inspects and performs safety tests on electrical lighting, emergency generators, alarms systems, communication system, medical equipment and HVAC system

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Job Requirements

Education Preferred:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Graduate from Associated Technical College

Experience and Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in related field preferred.

Verbal and Written Skills Required to perform the Job:

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus. Good oral and written communication.

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:

Carpentry, basic electricity, plumbing and landscaping. Advanced knowledge of various telephone systems and wiring. Knowledge of plant operations and equipment.

Equipment Used:

High power tools, hand tools, variety of materials

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Will be exposed to confined space, high noise level, hazardous chemicals and materials. Heavy lifting (75 lbs). Driving between location sites.

Universal Requirements:

Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.

About Us San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community. Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county. San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees. San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.