What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Associate, General (Full-Time, Day Shift) position at Adventist Health?
Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley has been providing high-quality healthcare services since 1934. We are comprised of a 25-bed hospital, wide range of outpatient services, emergency department, rural health clinics and medical offices. Tehachapi is located just north of Southern California's highly populated areas, with a mountain locale known for its outdoor living. Residents enjoy the scenic beauty, extreme sports and wildlife. Tehachapi is a nice balance of a small-town community within an epicenter of shopping, retail, arts and culture.
Job Summary:
Assists in the performance of duties necessary to keep the facilities and physical plant in reliable operation and in good repair. Performs a variety of routine general and preventative maintenance duties. Performs equipment inspections, building repairs and general construction duties. Maintains required records.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Commercial maintenance experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Driver’s License (DL) and must be at least 21 yrs of age or older: Required in CA and OR
Essential Functions:
- Plans and performs a wide variety of routine general building maintenance repairs and services. Sets up and installs furniture. Participates as needed in major renovations, new construction, alterations and equipment installations. Performs alteration and repairs of machinery, equipment or facilities in accordance with basic skills and abilities, standard procedures, diagrams or manufacturers instructions. Performs routine inspections and general maintenance on vehicles.
- Inspects and performs preventative maintenance and safety tests as required. Corrects problems encountered and/or promptly reports equipment/system operation problems to the supervisor. Appropriately contacts outside service assistance for major equipment failure beyond employee's skill level.
- Maintains a record of service cycles and other maintenance activities conducted. Maintains preventative maintenance records, reports and files as required.
- Maintains tools and supplies necessary to perform duties.
- Reports damage, defects and other issues pertaining to equipment.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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