Job Description


Homer, AK

Temporary

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8am to 4:30pm

9/14/2024

 

This TEMPORARY Assistant Facilities Engineer position is located in our Plant Operations Department.

Hours:

This is a 6 month temporary non-benefited position with variable hours. Main hours are from 8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, with possible overtime.

Starting Salary: 

$25.18 - 35.66/hr** and up (Rate is for less than 1 year up to 30 years of experience. Rate is based on years of experience.)

**An additional 15% has been added to the base wage, in lieu of benefits.

What you'll do:

  • Work as a member of our Engineering team to assist the engineering staff with the maintenance and preventative maintenance of mechanical equipment associated with the facility.
  • Assist with the repair and maintenance of office equipment, housekeeping, laundry and dietary equipment and some patient care equipment such as wheelchairs.
  • You will be assigned projects for light bulb replacement, relocation of furniture and equipment, groundskeeping, snow removal, painting, and clean-up of buildings, mechanical spaces, vehicles and equipment. 
  • Perform a variety of tasks and maintenance duties to meet the needs of the facility including but not limited to; work in plumbing, wall patching and painting, maintenance and cleanup of equipment, buildings, grounds and vehicles.
  • This position will work closely under the guidance of the Facilities Engineers and is supervised by the Facilities Director.

What you'll need:

  • Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
  • Have a high school diploma or GED with some basic background in painting and general maintenance.
  • Have a valid Alaska driver’s license.
  • Be able to read, write and understand English; and follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Be able to pass a Job Function Test in our Rehab Department, and meet the physical demands of the job.
  • Have knowledge in the care and use of a variety of hand and power tools.
  • Have basic computer skills.
  • Have good communication and listening skills.
  • Have good organizational and decision-making skills with the ability to set appropriate priorities
  • Be able to perform work with attention to detail, be flexible in work assignment be able to work competently in stressful situations.

About Us:

South Peninsula Hospital is a 22 bed critical access hospital (CAH), with an attached 28 bed long term care facility, and a variety of clinics. We provide care close to home for the southern Kenai Peninsula. We have been three times named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals nationwide.

Homer, Alaska, is a seaside town nestled on the shores of beautiful Kachemak Bay, offering breathtaking views of glaciers, mountains and wildlife. Homer is on the road system, and a four to five hour drive from Anchorage. If you are looking for community, adventure, culture, scenery or solitude, you'll find all of that and more here!

Contact Us:

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Tara Kain, HR Recruiter, in the Human Resources Department at South Peninsula Hospital, at 907-235-0950 or email tkain@sphosp.org.

Application Instructions

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