General Maintenance

General Maintenance Worker 1

Employer paid benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision

Wage compensation
- Min: $19.12 Max: $29.29

General Maintenance Worker 1 is responsible for the overall maintenance, repair, and upkeep of Good Shepherd Health Care System's buildings, equipment, grounds, and utility systems. This role is essential to ensuring a safe, operational, and comfortable environment for our patients, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of facility systems, excellent technical skills, and a proactive approach to maintenance.

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance and repairs on hospital buildings, equipment, and utility systems.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities and equipment to identify and address maintenance needs proactively.
• Maintain and care for the hospital grounds, including landscaping and exterior upkeep as assigned.
• Operate and troubleshoot various facility utility systems effectively.
• Document all maintenance activities, repairs, and system checks accurately.
• Identify and communicate equipment and parts needs to the Facilities Department Manager.
• Evaluate existing and proposed equipment, providing informed recommendations for improvements and replacements.
• Adhere strictly to all hospital policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards related to facility maintenance.
• Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude, contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues, and hospital staff.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by the Facilities Department Manager or Lead to support departmental operations.
• Be available for evening and weekend on-call duties on a rotating basis to address urgent maintenance needs.

Education Required:

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

Required:

Training in plant maintenance. Minimum of 1 years of progressive experience in facilities maintenance, with a strong emphasis on healthcare or critical environment settings. Proven experience with complex troubleshooting and repair of building systems.

Physical Requirements:

The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators.

Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift.

The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety.

May sit for long periods of time.

Working Conditions:

This position is performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility. While the work setting is protected from outdoor weather conditions, it may be subject to variable indoor temperatures. The role involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment, with the expectation that all staff follow appropriate safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

The health care environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances, including high-pressure or emergency situations. The work setting also involves multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs.