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Location:

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$22.75 - $32.75

Position Highlights

Normal working hours are weekdays 8am to 430pm. Employee will serve approximately one weekday overnight shift per week. Weekday overnight duty consists of staying until 5pm, being on call from 5pm to 7am, and starting work at 7am the following morning. Employee will serve approximately one weekend shift every six weeks. Weekend duty consists of working 7am to 330pm, and being on call from 330pm to 7am both Saturday and Sunday. Employee with weekend duty will have preceding Friday and following Monday off. Employee will be responsible for one rotating holiday per year. Holiday duty follows the weekend duty work and on call pattern. When employee is on call, they must be able to be at the Hospital within 15 minutes of being called. Employee is paid an hourly rate for on-call time, as well as differential compensation for time worked in the evening, overnight, on weekends, and on holidays.

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

Performs repairs, preventive maintenance, and major component overhaul on the facility structure, equipment and grounds, and fixtures to include refrigeration and air conditioning systems, electrical and plumbing, mechanical systems, boilers and chillers. Responsible for the operation, testing, and inspection of boilers and equipment in the facility complex.

What you will do

• Performs building inspections, replacing parts, cleaning, and overseeing heating and plumbing, outdoor grounds & landscaping, and now & ice removal all which insures a safe facility environment.
• Trouble shoots potential problems and performs maintenance work for the facility including but not limited to, temperature controls, boiler operations, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
• Responsible for monitoring, operating, inspecting, repairing, testing, and cleaning all equipment and related activities that bring steam or chilled water to air handling systems, sterilizers, etc.
• Tasks are performed in accordance with facility policies and procedures, OSHA regulations, and regulatory agency requirements, and the use of manufacturer's instruction manuals.
• Performs and manages preventative maintenance program of facility building, grounds, equipment, and vehicles. Verifies PM completion rates and inspects logs and records of servicing according to PM program and completion rate goals. Keeps work areas neat and orderly.
• Responds to facility emergency codes and demonstrates sound understanding of emergency protocols. Assists with, conducts, and documents drills such as fire, emergency weather, etc., participates in safety inspections and lock down procedures. Informs leadership of safety concerns and makes recommendations regarding facility safety issues. Ensures proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety policies and procedures.
• Remove equipment, trash and hazardous waste according to local, state, federal, and OSHA guidelines. May be responsible for recyclable materials and disposal of confidential documents. Inspects and maintains records of all state and OSHA regulations as well as medical waste records.
• May be assigned other tasks within scope of responsibility such as monitoring maintenance costs and budget control, patient transports, inventory, parts ordering, statistical data reporting, and other basic maintenance requests.
• Maintains appropriate knowledge, competency, and certification required by leadership to perform the specialized skills necessary.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• High School or GED Equivalent three to six months related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Drivers License- Licensing Board

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Boiler Operator- Licensing Board Boiler Operator licensure Upon Hire
• 1-3 years previous experience in a technical specialty such as electrical, plumbing, or mechanical

Minimum Age Requirements

18 years of age

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 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.