Lead Maintenance Technician-FT

Plains, MT

Full Time

Facility Services

Entry Level

Lead Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

The Plant Operations Support Technician provides a variety of services in support of Plant Engineering and Environmental Services. Responsibilities include landscaping and grounds maintenance, floor care and maintenance, painting and wall repair, and support activities that help maintain a safe, clean, and efficient healthcare environment.

This position utilizes both hand and power tools and requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks indoors and outdoors under varying weather conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain grounds through scheduled mowing, mulching, weeding, trimming, edging, and general landscape care.
Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides using approved methods and equipment.
Maintain irrigation systems, including seasonal startup and winterization.
Establish and maintain a systematic floor care program that supports a clean and professional healthcare environment.
Operate, maintain, clean, and properly store floor care equipment.
Maintain sidewalks, parking areas, driveways, planters, fountains, and other exterior features.
Remove snow and apply salt or de-icing materials as needed.
Monitor and adjust irrigation systems to conserve water and prevent waste.
Assist with painting and general facility maintenance projects.
Support Environmental Services with trash management and biohazard disposal.
Complete work orders and accurately document labor hours and completed tasks.

Required Skills and Abilities

Physical Requirements

Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to push, pull, carry, and move equipment and materials.
Physical stamina to perform demanding work for extended periods.
Ability to repeatedly bend, stretch, kneel, reach, climb, and twist.
Strong trunk and core strength to safely perform physical labor.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to interpret basic drawings, diagrams, and schematics.

Communication Skills

Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
Ability to write simple reports and work order documentation.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.

Reasoning and Technical Skills

Ability to work independently in a self-managed environment.
Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed but straightforward instructions.
Working knowledge of computerized work order systems or willingness to learn.
Ability to electronically enter work hours and descriptions of completed work.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED required.
One to three months of related experience in groundskeeping, floor maintenance, painting, facility maintenance, or a related field preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of maintenance equipment and tools preferred; willingness to learn required.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Montana Driver's License required.
Pesticide and Weed Control Chemical License may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in healthcare, commercial, or institutional maintenance.
Experience operating groundskeeping, floor care, or maintenance equipment.
Basic knowledge of facility maintenance systems and procedures.

Why Clark Fork Valley Hospital

Clark Fork Valley Hospital is a great place to work, we truly live our mission of Quality Care Close to Home. Nestled along the Clark Fork River, Plains is a small community with that true home town feel. If you feel like getting a taste of the city Missoula and Kalispell are an hour drive. As the largest employer in Sanders County, we would love for you to join our team.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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