Associate Maintenance Mechanic - PRN
Sanford Health
Summary
Responsible for light maintenance repair and cleaning tasks completed under supervision in a safe, professional manner.
Job description
Summary
Responsible for light maintenance repair and cleaning tasks completed under supervision in a safe, professional manner.
Job Description
- Must take extra precautions when working in patient/resident care areas and specifically keep tools out of the reach of children.
- Must possess basic mechanical knowledge and show competence in the use of hand tools, meters, measuring devices and gauges.
- A familiarity of blueprints, schematics and technical manuals helpful.
- Must be able to explain conditions and situations accurately while troubleshooting.
- Ability to work all shifts and hours as scheduled.
- Must comply with all corporate and facility policies and dress code.
- Understand written and verbal communications.
- Works independently with minimal supervision.
- Must have knowledge of federal, state, and local codes, specifications, and ordinances.
- Depending on facility size, additional duties may include but are not limited to: perform installation and maintenance of mechanical and stationary systems, including boiler operations, to ensure a safe and efficient environment; maintain campus grounds and perform other outside maintenance duties; perform general duties such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and bed repair and maintenance.
- May require on-call duties as needed or as directed by the department.
Requirements
- Basic mechanical knowledge
- Competence in using hand tools, meters, measuring devices and gauges
- Ability to troubleshoot and explain conditions accurately
- Ability to work all shifts and hours as scheduled
- Compliance with corporate and facility policies and dress code
- Understanding of written and verbal communications
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes, specifications, and ordinances
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Experience in all types of building maintenance preferred
- Valid driver's license and good driving record may be required depending on location
- CPR/BLS may be required upon hire depending on location
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.