Maintenance Assistant

6060 Portal Way, Ferndale WA

Description

Unity Care NW has an Employee Health Program for the safety of our patients and staff. The program requires all employees to receive annual flu immunizations. In accordance with Washington State Governor Jay Inslee's Covid-19 vaccination mandate, Unity Care NW requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 on of before 10/18/2021. WHO ARE WE? Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center that has been proudly and successfully serving the greater Whatcom County area since 1982. With clinics located in Bellingham & Ferndale, we offer comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health and dental care, as well as pharmacy services to a diverse and often underserved patient population of all ages. Employing almost 300 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve. WHAT DO WE VALUE? Here at Unity Care NW, we value: Respect Integrity Accountability Collaboration Innovation We strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard the very best talent, whose ambitions and values align with ours. JOB SUMMARY: As a Maintenance Assistant, you would be responsible for keeping the clinics, administrative offices, public areas and building grounds in a clean and orderly condition. Under the direction of the facilities manager, you would perform routine janitorial and maintenance duties and assist with special facility projects. UCNW manages patient care using a team-based approach in our interactions with patients and working to achieve stated objectives and outcomes. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS: A High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required. At least one year of experience in janitorial, cleaning or related work in a facility with more than 10 employees, preferably in a healthcare setting. A valid unrestricted Washington State Driver's License. Ability to have excellent attendance. Physical ability to wear respiratory protection (determined by UCNW Employee Health) Good interpersonal skills. Ability to relate to, and work with, other staff members. Ability to be courteous, respectful, and accommodating toward clinic patients. Ability to travel within the agency’s service area for supplies between UCNW sites (Ferndale, Point Roberts, etc.). Effective time-management skills. Ability to adapt work routine to what is happening in the facility at the moment - adjusting work priorities, seeing what can/should be done next, and readily shifting from one task to another. Excellent self-management skills. Able to be self-motivated, reliable and to work independently and without supervision toward achieving standards and scheduled objectives. Knowledge of the mixing and proper use of cleaning chemicals, including safety considerations. Ability to effectively use janitorial/cleaning equipment. Knowledge of general landscaping maintenance. Knowledge of basic use of tools. Knowledge of janitorial/cleaning methods and procedures. WHAT WE OFFER: A friendly and collaborative team work environment Competitive compensation with starting wage range of $20.72 to $24.38 Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance Generous Paid Time Off & 6 Paid Holidays 401(k) match after one year Alternative transportation incentive Annual Wellness benefits If you would like to commit to a team such as this, and feel you could help us in our efforts, please apply. We would love to hear from you! To apply, visit our Careers Page:. For news on our organization & future job postings, please follow us on LinkedIn @unitycarenw! Unity Care NW has an Employee Health Program for the safety of our patients and staff. The program requires all employees to receive annual flu immunizations. In accordance with Washington State Governor Jay Inslee's Covid-19 vaccination mandate, Unity Care NW requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 on of before 10/18/2021.