Maintenance Generalist

FTE: 1.0 (Full Time Benefits, 40 hours per week) 

Shifts: Monday-Friday 7:00a-3:30p; on call for snow removal

The main priorities of this position include outdoor maintenance duties such as snow removal, lawn care, and machinery maintenance. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support the overall upkeep and functionality of the property or facility.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on the pneumatic tube system, patient beds, wheelchairs, wheeled stretchers, exercise equipment, furniture, etc.
• Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on medical gas outlets.
• Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance on buildings, building and cabinet hardware, plumbing, electrical and mechanical items, doors, walls, and windows.
• Displays considerable initiative and judgment involved in determining extent of repairs as may be required on all equipment and buildings selecting the appropriate materials, utilizing the most effective methods, techniques and procedures when required to complete job assignments.
• Cooperates with Director of Facility Operations and Maintenance Supervisor and other employees to maintain equipment, parts and supplies and make recommendations to facilities leadership team regarding desired changes in operation and maintenance procedures.
• Keeps informed through periodicals, books, training seminars, on-the-job training and other sources and participates in approved training programs to further job knowledge.
• Records time of day, date, hours and/or minutes and materials expended on jobs and maintains files of pertinent records on machinery and equipment through the TMA work order maintenance database.
• Observes and practices accepted procedures in the care and use of equipment and tools. Observes all safety regulations and practices.

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent.

Completion of a trade school course or enrollment in a trade apprenticeship program is desirable but not mandatory.

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience in industrial or commercial operations. Must be familiar with building maintenance techniques as applied to systems and equipment.

Healthcare experience desirable but not mandatory.

License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be self-directed and assume responsibility for timely completion of job responsibilities. Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.