Primary Duties
The mission of Faith Regional Health Services is to serve Christ by providing all people with exemplary medical services in an environment of love and care.
Job Summary: Inspects and performs minor repairs to interior and exterior structures with or without assistance. Responsible for completing work orders, must be able to read and mark measurements accurately with tape measures, read blueprints, have knowledge of International Building Code books, must have the ability to work closely with co-workers and must be able to operate construction, hand and power tools correctly and safely. Able to construct walls to include framing, installing sheetrock, taping joints and finishing. Able to frame and install entry door frames, install flooring of multiple types including vinyl planks, VCT and carpeting. Ability to work with outside contractors and coordinate construction activity such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC.
The listing of job duties contained in this job description is not all inclusive. Duties may be added or subtracted at any time due to the needs of the organization.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of general carpenter responsibilities to include the following:
· Knowledge of all carpenter tools and materials.
· Knowledge of types of construction structure.
· Knowledge of reading and understanding blueprints.
· Knowledge of International Building Code Books.
· Basic knowledge in plumbing and electrical systems.
· Knowledge of repairing or building fine wood furniture and cabinets.
· Knowledge of paint sprayers and painting equipment
- After orientation, ability to assess construction projects for risks to include completing and following pre-construction risk assessments and Infection control risk assessments requirements
- Work within regulatory compliance guidelines to include proper dust barriers and dust control, maintaining negative pressure and minimizing the spread of dust in projects as required based on risk assessments.
- Accurately marks measurements with tape measure to ensure accurate outcome of project completion.
- Works with departmental co-workers, members of the multi-disciplinary health care team, physicians, physicians' office personnel, patients, general public and outside contractors.
- Inspects, tests, adjusts and coordinate repairs of all construction projects and provide appropriate follow-up with identified wear and defect of various system checks.
- Must be able to work with co-workers and instruct co-workers on construction projects, ability to coordinate work with outside contractors to include electrical, plumbing and HVAC.
- Obtains work assignments from manager or department leader, contacts person requesting repairs and determines details of repairs needed. Obtains tools and supplies required to complete assignments.
- Performs minor repairs to buildings and structures, performs minor floor repairs, patches and repairs walls, performs work to doors and hardware and preparation and painting for minor projects.
- Assist in troubleshooting and solving construction problems.
- Must be able to work alone to solve and repair or build construction projects.
- Communication skills to include daily updates to department leadership and/or clinical departmental staff where projects are carried out. Basic computer skills to check and send emails.
Essential Organizational Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Promotes organizational mission, vision and values. Demonstrates respect and regard for dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and co-workers to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment. Maintains a high level of professional responsibility and performance outlined in Faith Regional Health Services Performance Standards. Promotes effective working relationships and works effectively as part of a department team (inter- and intradepartmental) to facilitate the department’s/clinic’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
2. Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure per organization policy. Pursues professional growth and development.
· Practices within legal boundaries and according to organization policy and procedures.
· Attends continuing education programs in order to maintain licensure. Attends organization sponsored training programs as required.
· Maintains certifications as determined by department/clinic policy.
3. Functions as role model for current and new staff.
· Facilitates problem resolution among coworkers as observed by management and peers.
· Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with coworkers and management toward the organization.
· Promotes the profession of healthcare workers in the community.
· Presents neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position, department and the organization.
· Continuously displays a positive attitude within the department/clinic and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program.
· Serves in committees and assist with programs of the hospital to constantly improve the quality of health care and promote good public relations.
4. Completes all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
5. Understands and adheres to Faith Regional Health Services Corporate Compliance Plan, Personal Conduct Policy, Grievance Process, Confidentiality, Safety & Security, Infection Control, HIPAA and other departmental and organizational policies, procedures and guidelines.
6. Must be able to remain awake and alert during working hours. Physical presence at facility is required during scheduled working hours to perform job functions. Work in a timely manner, within the time allotted for the shift per census count.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
Hours will be dependent on patient census and workload. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, to include after-hours and weekends as necessary.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.