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SUMMARY : Responsible to perform a variety of general work relating to light construction and repairs on hospital owned grounds and properties including but not limited to, routine house maintenance, minor mechanical repairs, servicing small equipment, removal and/or installation of various light construction products, painting, lawn, shrub and tree care as well as general cleanup.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma Preferred.

• This position requires you to be 18 years of age or older.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and/or REGISTRATIONS:

• This position requires a valid driver’s license and that the employee is insurable by the Osceola Regional Health Center automobile insurance carrier.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to perform light carpentry work when needed such as patching dry wall, taping, plaster, caulking, and working on floors, walls and ceilings, repairing broken windows, screens, installing windows, ceiling fans, fixing light switches/plug ins, gutters and garage door openers.

• Demonstrates a working knowledge and ability for installation and removal of materials.

• Skilled at properly measuring, calculating, and converting measurements to material needs to minimize waste.

• Demonstrates ability to read product instructions, MSDS and other documents.

• Has experience using small hand tools, yard care tools and equipment.

• Knowledgeable in job safety, OSHA, fire safety, and PPE rules and regulations.

• Is comfortable working overhead, high off the ground on a ladder or platform and/or in tight spaces.

• Demonstrates the ability to maintain Osceola Regional Health Center’s properties, buildings, exterior grounds, rental property and plant life.

• Able to police Osceola Regional Health Center properties for garbage and safety hazards.

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; to talk or hear.

• The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

Additional Notices:

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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.