Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Methodist Women's Hospital
Address: 707 N 190th Plaza - Elkhorn, NE

Work Schedule: This is a casual position. Casual employees work on an ‘as needed’ basis to meet the needs of the business. Workdays/hours will often vary from week to week.

Responsible for grounds maintenance and internal general maintenance assistance.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

1. Operates and maintains power equipment and manual equipment by using the equipment according the manufacturer's specifications and conducting preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and making repairs to equipment to ensure
equipment is always in good working condition.

2. Coordinates and communicates with vendors and contractors for concrete repairs, lawn care and snow removal.

3. Maintains lawns, trees, shrubs, and landscaping at all Health System facilities by cutting, edging, aerating, trimming, planting, mulching, and other services and by paying attention to detail (weeds in sidewalks, sweeping up mulch) to ensure a
professional appearance to patients, visitors, staff, and the general public.

4. Removes snow and treats icy conditions on parking lots, sidewalks, steps, and other assigned locations by using trucks, tractors, bobcats, sanders, hand snow blowers, shovels, and other related tools to provide a safe external environment.

5. Picks up trash and yard waste at Health System facilities by following departmental procedures to ensure a professional appearance to patients, visitors, staff, and the general public.

6. Maintains parking lots, driveways, and sidewalks on Health System properties by power washing and sweeping to ensure a safe environment.

7. Records daily work activity by entering work into the Advanced Integrated Maintenance System (AIMS) to ensure an accurate reporting of work conducted.

8. Performs preventative maintenance on assigned equipment by following preventative maintenance policies and procedures to ensure equipment is in working condition.

9. Assists maintenance and engineering staff as needed. (painting, furniture moves, filter changes, preventative maintenance, plumbing and electrical repairs).

Schedule:

This is a casual position.

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) or equivalent required.

Experience

• 1 – 2 years previous experience operating and maintaining large power equipment required, including Bobcat front-end loaders, 4x4 trucks, power sweepers, snow blowers, large tractors, chainsaws, and weed trimmers.
• 1 year previous experience in lawn care/horticulture required.
• 1 year previous maintenance experience in sprinkler systems, automotive, and/or small engine systems required.
• 1 year previous experience in snow removal required.
• 1 year previous welding experience preferred.
• 1 year knowledge of at least one of the following: electrical, mechanical and plumbing required.

License/Certifications

• Valid and current driver's license required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of general grounds maintenance required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend various written reports and documents required.
• Able to travel to various locations required.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):

• Crawling
• Fingering
• Keyboarding/typing
• Sitting

Frequently Performed (34%-66%):

• Balancing
• Climbing
• Carrying
• Crouching
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Reaching
• Repetitive Motions
• Twisting
• Touching

Constantly Performed (67%-100%):

• Distinguish colors
• Grasping
• Hearing
• Seeing/Visual
• Speaking/talking
• Standing
• Walking

Job Hazards

Not Related:

• Biological agents (primary airborne and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
• Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
• Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)

Rare (1-33%):

• Explosives (pressurized gas)
• Electrical Shock/Static

Frequent (67%-100%):

• Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
• Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
• Equipment/Machinery/Tools
• Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.