Focusing on “Whole-Person” Healthcare

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Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the “whole-person” integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being.

Meridian Health Services is currently seeking a full time Maintenance/Grounds Engineer to maintain the physical condition of all center facilities at River Bend Hospital located in Lafayette, Indiana. This position works 7:00 am- 3:30 pm

Maintenance Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to maintenance/custodial requests.
• Complete remedial maintenance/custodial duties efficiently and courteously.
• Grounds keeping, including mowing, trimming, weeding and general upkeep of the grounds and facility exterior to assure appropriate appearance of facilities.
• Maintenance/custodial to assure safety of clients, staff and visitors, i.e., snow removal, salting of sidewalks and parking lots etc., as needed.
• Upon request of Facilities Manager/Maintenance Operations Supervisor, remain on-call 24 hours per day for prompt response to emergent maintenance needs.
• Perform emergency repairs.
• Assist with implementation of preventative maintenance schedule for all Center facilities, vehicles, and equipment.
• Assist in the evaluation of facility needs (i.e., new construction, remodeling, and upgrades). Assist in securing price quotes.
• Repair and maintain simple electrical circuits, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures, ballasts, breakers, power cords, etc.
• Install and repair carpeting and tile.
• Repair, install and maintain basic plumbing fixtures such as water heaters, lavatories, toilets, dishwashers, tubs/showers, water lines, etc.
• Repair and painting of walls.
• Carpentry to include but not limited to: demolition, framing walls and doors, hanging and finishing of drywall, insulation, doors, etc.
• Inspect buildings, including roofs and common areas regularly.
• Repair and maintain building exteriors and roofs.
• Order supplies/stock as needed.
• Maintain maintenance work areas and storage areas in a clean, orderly, safe and secure fashion.
• Communicate effectively and display a professional manner when dealing with supervisors, co-workers, and individuals inside and outside of the organization.
• Work effectively as a team member participating actively and constructively.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner by following all Company safety procedures for the operation of equipment, machinery and hazardous substances and chemicals.
• Other duties as required.

We are seeking Maintenance candidates with the following qualities:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Combination of education, training and minimum of two years maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated ability or experience in the maintenance field.
• Ability to work overtime, fluctuate hours and work emergency call in.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license.

Meridian Health Services provides Maintenance the following benefits:

• Health, dental, vision plans
• Merit Based Compensation Plan
• 401k with company contribution
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, short term disability, etc.
• Generous PTO plan
• Wellness plan
• Professional development funds
• Life balance oriented organization

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.