What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operations Helper - PRN Days position at ScionHealth?
Description
At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Job Summary
The Plant Operations I Laborer/Helper provides essential support to the facilities team by assisting with routine tasks that contribute to the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the hospital environment. This entry-level position supports the maintenance staff through basic manual labor, equipment movement, and workspace upkeep. The role requires reliability, physical stamina, and a commitment to workplace safety.
Essential Functions
Education
At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Job Summary
The Plant Operations I Laborer/Helper provides essential support to the facilities team by assisting with routine tasks that contribute to the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the hospital environment. This entry-level position supports the maintenance staff through basic manual labor, equipment movement, and workspace upkeep. The role requires reliability, physical stamina, and a commitment to workplace safety.
Essential Functions
- Assists in moving furniture, equipment, and supplies as directed
- Performs general cleaning and upkeep of maintenance and storage areas
- Delivers tools, materials, and parts to support maintenance and repair teams
- Clears work areas of debris and returns tools and equipment to designated storage
- Provides support for groundskeeping, snow removal, or light exterior maintenance
- Responds to basic requests for transport or set-up of facility items
- Follows safety procedures and wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Reports unsafe conditions, spills, or hazards to supervisor promptly
- Willingness to learn and follow instructions
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong work ethic, punctuality, and dependability
- Basic understanding of workplace safety and proper handling of equipment
- Good physical condition to perform sustained manual labor
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying items up to 50 lbs
- Occasional pushing/pulling of carts or equipment
- Exposure to noise, dust, and varying indoor/outdoor temperatures
- Must be able to use hand tools and basic equipment under supervision
- Participates in team safety meetings and department updates
- Demonstrates respect for patients, staff, and visitors through courteous behavior
- Adheres to organizational policies for attendance, conduct, and safety
Education
- High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
- None required
- No previous experience required; on-the-job training provided