Purpose of Position:

Oversee and maintain an effective corporate-wide facilities, primarily village based plant operations and maintenance support system; Administer and monitor troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems; Supervise construction projects and manage the operation, maintenance and construction of NSHC buildings; Maintain oversight of assigned departments; Direct assigned employees, demonstrating leadership by providing work direction, motivation, training, assistance, performance evaluation and corrective action.

Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Essential Functions:

• Perform leadership functions including selection, scheduling, training, performance management and discipline; Instill passion in assigned staff for NSHC’s mission, vision, and values, paying particular attention to the maintenance of a safe and productive work environment
• Demonstrate personal initiative and accountability while overseeing the department's budget; Forecast needs, allocate resources and/or take corrective action as necessary
• Develop and maintain a preventive maintenance schedule and records system of such for physical and plant equipment
• Assign and record work performance of maintenance and repair of the hospital/corporation equipment and plant
• Review all new equipment orders and contracts for the physical plant and department supplies; Maintain a file of schematics and operating manuals for each piece of equipment purchased
• Oversee all outside contractors and consultants relative to Plant Operations and accompany inspectors for periodic safety inspections
• Ensure that all NSHC physical plant, hospital and offices meet all federal and state safety and structural requirements; Ensure troubleshooting, installation, repair and inspection functions are performed to ensure maintenance of all corporate structures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Personal Traits:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job Specific knowledge is listed below:

• Knowledge of National Fire Prevention Agency Codes
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Knowledge of Plumbing, Electrical, and International Building Codes
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards of Environmental Care.
• Knowledge of Hazard Communication training requirements

Required Skills and Abilities:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:

• Must be a self-started and possess time-management skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Fluent with computers, outlook, and MS office
• Skill in assessing and prioritzing multiple tasks, projects and demands

Minimum Requirements

Physical Requirements:

∙Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment

∙Sit less than half the workday

∙Stand and/or walk more than half the workday

∙Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach

∙View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time

∙Use hands and arm for repetitive motion tasks consistently for more than one hour at a time

∙Lift or carry unaided less than 50 pounds

∙Push or pull using more than moderate force

∙See and hear with normal acuity

Working Conditions:

∙Work is conducted in an office environmental and a standard clinical environment to include exposure to latex, biohazard or other harmful substances

∙Travel is required (75% of the time)

∙Travel is required via large aircraft

∙Travel is required via small (less than 16 passenger) aircraft

∙Travel is required using snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, or boat

∙Work may be conducted outside in inclement weather conditions

I attest that I do not have any physical, mental or medical impairment or disability that would limit my job performance.

Affirmation of understanding of job duties:

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Printed Name of Incumbent

Signature of Incumbent Date

Approval of Job Description:

Signature of Hiring Director/Manager