Maintenance Worker

Maintenance Worker Schedule: Full Time (Monday through Friday; 7:30am to 3:30 pm; on-call is required every 3rd week) Your experience matters Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski is part of Lifepoint Health is a part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast.

We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Full Time Maintenance Worker joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute A Maintenance Worker who excels in this role: * Assists in assigned activities of plant operation functions which are necessary in maintaining the physical structures, HVAC, mechanical, electrical systems, utility systems and grounds of the hospital in an operative and safe working condition.

* Assists in maintaining performance improvement activities within the facility and participates in CQI activities.

Performs general maintenance and repair duties to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Physical Plant.

* Receives daily direction from the Director of Plant Operations via verbal or written communications.

May share on call with Director of Plant Operations.

* Reports daily to the Director of Plant Operations regarding the physical and structural conditions of hospital facilities and the status of work in progress.

* Participates in the applications of standards of quality and productivity for the facility.

* Follows policies, procedures and standards of work performance for maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings and building systems.

* Assists in administering the maintenance program to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the entire physical plant.

* Works closely with other departments and administration.

* Negotiates priorities, plans work schedules, completes job assignments, and requests orders of needed materials, supplies and parts.

* Performs and completes maintenance repair work, alterations, remodeling, minor construction, and checks out installation and servicing of mechanical and electrical equipment and building systems.

* Assists with maintaining stock levels of materials and parts within budgetary constraints.

* Assists in ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements in regard to the energy management program.

* Assists with coordination of all fire and safety measures throughout the hospital, including fire and safety inspections and procedures in conjunction with Safety and Security Departments when requested.

* Participates in performance improvement and information management activities.

* Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears appropriate identification while on duty.

* Completes annual health, safety, and education requirements.

Maintains professional growth and development.

* Maintains confidentiality of all patients and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.

* Reports to work on time as scheduled; adheres to policies regarding notification of absence.

* Attends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings.

* Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

* Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

* Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.

* Maintains current licensure/certification for position, if applicable.

* Consistently follows departmental and hospital Health, Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials policies and procedures.

* Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws, follow hospital policy in provision of patient confidentiality.

Able to identify patient confidentiality issues and reports to proper hospital personnel immediately.

* Assists with coordination of all fire and safety measures throughout the hospital, including fire and safety inspections and procedures in conjunction with Safety and Security Departments when requested.

* Other duties as assigned.

Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care.

In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: * Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

* Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

* Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

* Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). * Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for An ideal candidate for this position will have critical thinking skills, exercise decisive judgment, and be able to work with minimal supervision.

They must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

* High school diploma or equivalent is required.

* At least 2 years of hospital setting maintenance is preferred.

* Familiarity with Joint Commission and other regulatory policy and procedures is highly preferred.

* Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbal/written.

* Basic computer knowledge and telephone communication skills.

* Full mobility and the ability to participate in vigorous activity.

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.) More about Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski is part of the Southern Tennessee Regional Health System, a regional network of hospitals and healthcare services serving communities in southern Tennessee.

EEOC Statement "Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski is part of Lifepoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski is part of Lifepoint Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."