Facilities Associate (General), Plant Maintenance, Day Shift, Full Time

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

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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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.