Facilities coordinator

Maintenance Technician

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

Oversees physical plant and grounds upkeep, construction, remodeling, and preventive maintenance. Leads the activities that provide services of storage, delivery, central processing, and distribution of supplies to facilitate the effective operations of the facility.

What You Will Do

• Establishes and participates in the facility's preventive maintenance program on buildings and equipment.
• Monitors, upgrades and performs repairs and maintenance on all fixed and movable equipment.
• Inspects, repairs, tests, and maintains the following systems: domestic water, sanitation/sewer, fire protection, exhaust, air handling, hot water heat, heating/cooling, emergency power, pneumatic air control, propane delivery, nurse call system, and cable TV.
• Collaborates with other department managers for safe, infection free facility through ongoing training and new hire orientation of life safety codes such as fire and disaster plans.
• Schedules and organizes routine fire/evacuation drills according to state and federal requirements. Solicits outside resources for in-service training as needed.
• Assists in transferring residents to and from the facility for medical appointments.
• Issues current MSDS information to department managers for posting and oversees proper bio-hazard waste disposal and removal from facility.
• Performs or delegates duties on the upkeep of grounds such as tree trimming, mowing and snow removal as required for resident, staff, and visitor safety.
• Administers material management program in accordance with corporate policies and procedures to ensure adequate inventory supply levels are on hand to foster smooth work flow of all departments.

Essential Qualifications

• Some college, one to two years of vocational education in service oriented area related to mechanical, electrical and plumbing operations or five years of experience in related area required.
• Drivers License
  - Licensing Board

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 or send an email to talent.