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Valley Medical Center Utility Worker I in Renton, Washington
WE are Valley. Shouldn't You Be, Too?
At Valley, we serve a critical role in helping maintain and improve the health of our community. We share common core values such as compassion, respect, trust and teamwork. And we have an honest passion for helping others, patients and staff alike. If this excites and motivates you, consider joining our team!
Become Part of Our Valley Family
When you join Valley, you join a remarkable and motivated team dedicated to caring for our community and each other. From the operating room to the board room and all of the departments and clinics in between, we are committed, capable and eager to share our expertise and passion for helping others. The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization. Title: Utility Worker I Job Overview: Performs minor maintenance and repair of various systems at Valley Medical Center including exterior cleaning, minor structural, electrical and plumbing repairs, and assists Journeyman level technicians. Role: See job description for service partner for generic job duties. Area of assignment: *Facilities Engineering Department *Hours of Work: *7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday *Responsible to: Manager of Plant Engineering
PREREQUISITES:
High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
Washington State driver's license and proven good driving record.
GENERAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Able to work in a team setting and work effectively with other shop personnel.
Proven ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language. This includes communicating with a diverse population and in a professional and diplomatic manner.
Past history of regular and punctual attendance.
Proven behavioral traits consistent with Valley Values.
Neat and well groomed appearance.
Has basic computer skills and is able to utilize computer / technology as part of job.
One (1) year work experience and/or adequate training in any of the following areas: electrical, mechanical, heating ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing maintenance and construction.
Able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
Must have a mechanical aptitude and dexterity and ability to operate hand and power tools.
UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT, AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Capability for extensive bending, lifting, and walking, and for handling hazardous substances used in the course of work.
Physical requirements include: having adequate vision and hearing to perform daily responsibilities; the ability to lift seventy five (75) pounds waist high regularity and occasionally heavier items; being subject to considerable standing, stooping, kneeling and bending. The ability to work in overhead, stretched, cramped and awkward positions. The ability to work on ladders and scaffolds.
The ability to wear a properly fitted respirator while performing work; and the ability to read, write and speak English. Requires ability to maintain professional manner when dealing with employees and the public.
The position requires work to be performed both inside and outside in all type of weather. The incumbent is frequently exposed to sudden