ASSISTANT FACILITIES ENGINEER (REQ 3530)

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

Hours:

This is a full-time benefited position, 40 hours per week, variable hours as needed. Will be on-call during times of snowfall, for snow removal assistance.

Starting Salary: 

$21.90 - 31.01/hr and up (Rate is for 1-30 years of experience. Rate is based on years of experience.)

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.

What you'll get: 

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance,
• Up to $2,000 annual Health Reimbursement Account w/health insurance,
• Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation Time and Sick Time,
• 8 Paid Holidays Per Year,
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement - up to $500 per year,
• Annual Retention Bonus,
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match!
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance,
• Student Loan Forgiveness,
• Tuition Reimbursement, 
• Bereavement Leave - up to 40 hours

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.