Facility Staff

Summary/Objective

Facilities staff ensures an attractive environment throughout each NorthShore facility location by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions

• Makes minor repairs to doors, windows, walls, floors, hardware, fixtures, equipment, etc., using appropriate carpentry and other tools.

• Changes fixtures, filters, light bulbs, etc, as needed.

• Installs items such as shelving, cabinets, etc., using appropriate carpentry and other tools.

• Paints and wallpapers NSHC buildings, using brushes, rollers, spray equipment, paints, primers and lacquers.

• Assembles, installs, and/or repairs facility furnishings and fixtures;

• Makes minor repairs on equipment such as lawn mower, spreader, and snow removal equipment.

• Cleans and maintains tools, equipment, materials and work sites.

• Notifies Director or Facilities Lead of repairs or maintenance when needed.

• Helps Manager write safety plans, check lists and policies.

• Conducts safety training with Director when assigned.

• Provides help to the Director for improving and updating safety policies, procedures and safety program.

• Promotes and displays knowledge of safety consciousness, universal precautions, and proper body mechanics; uses equipment and materials properly according to training and/or guidelines

• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by the manager in an efficient, effective and cost-conscious manner.

• All other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities, Facilities Lead, CEO or CAO.

• Follows NorthShore Health Centers' Compliance guidelines at all times.

• These essential functions are a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position, and are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The position will include other duties as assigned and duties are subject to change at management's discretion.

Competencies

• Planning and strategic foresight
• Responsible Decision Making
• Integrity and accountability
• Innovation and creativity
• Adaptive and flexible
• Leadership, teamwork, and conflict resolution
• Professionalism and work ethic
• Empathy

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent personal and telephone contact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare personnel. Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive.

Travel

Travel outside of Northshore locations will be rare for this position.

Role Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have reliable transportation
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• Valid Automotive Insurance

Preferred Experience Requirements

One year of facilities, maintenance, and/or mechanical experience working within a healthcare setting or related field.

Minimum Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education Requirement

Associates degree in business, leadership, or healthcare related studies.

Required Skills

• Ability to analyze situations and solve problems at strategic and tactical levels
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organizations hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors
• Practiced at organization and planning
• Employ Critical thinking and problem solving
• Maintains composure and operates with emotional intelligence
• Ethical reasoning and decision-making
• Strong attention to detail
• Receptive and responsive to feedback
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Time management, prioritization, and sense of urgency
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, work longer than eight (8) hour shifts, and to work both day/evening/weekend shifts. Work may include hand dexterity as well as the need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.