Tradesman - Full Time First Shift

Valley Health; Luray (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Tradesman for Plant Maintenance who will support first-shift construction and renovation projects with strict infection-control practices to protect patients and staff. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, maintaining fire/smoke containment, and installing various finishes and fixtures across multiple site locations.

The role requires commercial construction knowledge, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license, with DOT/CDL prerequisites for

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to lead staff and delegate work effectively.
• Knowledge of NFPA, The Joint Commission, OSHA regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tradesman responsibilities include infection control related to construction dust and debris; protect patients, staff, and visitors from infectious materials.
• Read and follow commercial blueprints.
• Maintain fire/smoke containment systems and related components.
• Construct and install casework, trim work, and building finishes.
• Install flooring, roofing, drywall, and wall coverings.
• Operate specialty equipment safely during projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department

PLANT MAINTENANCE - 458061

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

$22.71 - $34.06

Job Description

Tradesman responsibilities include infection control as related to construction dust and debris; protecting patients, staff, and visitors from possible infectious materials and/or dusts created as a part of demolition/construction.

Proper use of the various permits required for construction/renovation projects.

Project recordkeeping to document time and materials costs.

Maintenance of fire/smoke containment systems, including fire and smoke walls, glass and glazing, doors, fire stopping materials.

Required to read and follow commercial blueprints.

Commercial building responsibilities include hang and finish drywall including wood and metal stud systems and sound and comfort insulation; install drop ceilings (grids systems and various tiles); installation of various types of door frames, doors, and various door hardware; install vinyl and paper backed wall covering as well as borders; install various types of base (vinyl cover base and sanitary base); install various types of roofing materials; installation of flooring materials.

Construct various masonry systems. Examples are brick, concrete block, and pouring concrete.

Use of specialty equipment. Specialty equipment is defined as floor sanders, electric and pneumatic jack hammers, various nailers, concrete saws, various power actuated equipment, laser leveling equipment, and negative pressure equipment. Many other types of specialty equipment will be used during the course of projects.

Construct and install casework and other associated trim work. Including cabinets, counter tops, corner guards, hand railing, and chair railing. Piping systems, including safety related items, rough-in, and disconnection of fixtures and minor installation of fixtures. Air handling systems including rough-in of systems and filter function. Sprinkler systems including fire safety, sprinkler rough-in, various types of sprinkler heads, alarms, and wet and dry systems. Electrical circuits, mainly electrical safety, rough-in and circuit protection.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required

Certification & Licensure

Valid driver’s license required

To operate any VH / WMC vehicle greater than 10,500 pounds gross vehicle weight, the employee must have a current DOT physical.

To operate any VH / WMC vehicle greater than 26,001 pounds gross vehicle weight, the employee must have at a minimum of a class "B" Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Qualifications

Commercial construction knowledge required

Excellent Communication Skills Required

Attention to detail required

Ability to lead staff and delegate work required

Knowledge of NFPA, The Joint Commission, and OSHA regulations preferred

Ability to work at various Valley Health sites required

Ability to complete competency skills checklist within 6 weeks of hire required

Physical Demands

15 A Maintenance

FLSA Classifications

Non-exempt

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.