Job SummaryThis position is responsible to provide short term planning, and coordination of facility repair and maintenance functions at the Oyate Health Center (OHC). It is the responsibility of the Engineer at OHC to ensure the efficient and safe operation of heating, air-conditioning, condensers, generators, compressors, etc. used at the facility. Additionally, this position will assist in the planning, design, construction and equipping of new facilities projects at OHC.Essential Functions
Coordinate works schedules with various departments so that work is completed with minimum disruption to clinic operations.
Assigns work order priorities based on degree of need, and availability of resources.
Reviews work orders for accuracy and completion (action take, time required, worker identification, etc.)
Revises assignments to accommodate changes in priority.
Inspects work in process, and/or completion for progress and quality.
Discusses progress or quality discrepancies with specific team members to achieve desired results.
Trains employees for proper operation of all new equipment.
Participates in periodic in-service training sessions.
Recommends other training to supervisor.
Promotes a working team relationship among facilities staff and other departments.
Assigns Preventative Maintenance (PM) work orders on a weekly basis.
Ensures completed PM work orders are accurate and required repairs and preventative maintenance measure are performed in accordance with the PM master schedule.
Provides information and assistance to the supervisor in development, preparation, and revision of OHC's preventative maintenance and repair program.
Assist with inspection of work performed by contractors.
Maintain the master schedule and monitor program compliance.
Supervises the receipt, storage, distribution and inventory of purchased equipment, materials and supplies.
Assures the clean, safe and efficient storage of tools and appearance of the work area.
Ensure proper operation and repairs of the HVAC, Fire Alarm and Sprinkler systems.
Assists with maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on a limited basis.
Ensures landscaping and snow removal are completed as required and in a timely fashion. Maybe required to assist.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Professional Behavior
Effectively plan, organize workload and schedule time to meet the demands of the position.
Work in a cooperative and professional manner with OHC and GPTLHB staff.
Treat Great Plains tribes and collaborators with dignity and respect.
Utilize effective verbal and written communication skills.
Advance personal educational development by attending training sessions and seminars as appropriate.
Exemplify excellent customer service with tribal stakeholders, health board colleagues, program partners, service recipients, visitors and guests.
Foster a work environment of wellness, courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness and respect.
Relate well and work collaboratively with coworkers and all levels of staff in a professional manner.
Consistently demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differing capabilities, cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation and/or personalities.
Maintain and ensure organizational privacy and confidentiality.
Handle crisis and tolerate stress professionally.
Be self-directed and take proactive initiative to assist others.
Resolve issues with other departments and coworkers without direct supervision if needed.
Exercise flexibility to alter plans/routines when situations require and continue to perform without projecting stress/frustration that would adversely affect the work environment.
Promote an alcohol, tobacco and drug-free lifestyle.
Embrace modes of appearance and attire that reflect a professional presence.
Adhere to GPTLHB policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Requirements
Participates in Core Connections training and applies GPTLHB Core Connections concepts and practices in their work.
Exemplify excellent customer service with tribal stakeholders, health board colleagues, program partners, service recipients, visitors and guests.
Foster a work environment of wellness, courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness and respect.
Relate well and work collaboratively with coworkers and all levels of staff in a professional manner.
Familiarity and/or experience working with American Indian populations and respect for and knowledge of traditional, cultural and spiritual practices of diverse American Indian communities, as well as an ability to work with other culturally and ethnically diverse populations.
Consistently demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differing capabilities, cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation and/or personalities.
Maintain and ensure organizational privacy and confidentiality.
Must be able to handle crisis and tolerate stress professionally.
Must be self-directed and take proactive initiative to assist others.
Possess the ability to resolve issues with other departments and coworkers without direct supervision.
Able to exercise flexibility to alter plans/routines when situations require and continue to perform without projecting stress/frustration that would adversely affect the work environment.
Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends and overnight or extended travel as necessary.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to community members, consumers and other employees of the organization.
Proficiency with computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other Internet technologies.
Valid driver’s license must be kept current, and certificates, credentials or licenses must be kept current and consistent with regulations required by applicable federal, state and/or grant regulations.
Ability to promote an alcohol-, tobacco- and drug-free lifestyle.
Embrace modes of appearance and attire that reflect a professional presence.
Adhere to GPTLHB policies and procedures.
Supervisory ControlsThe supervisor provides continuing or individual assignments by generally indicating what is to be done, limitations, quality and quantity expected, deadlines, and priority of assignments. When there are new, difficult, or unusual assignments, the supervisor provides additional, specific instructions for including suggested work methods or advice on source material available.The employee uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instructions but refers deviations, problems, and unfamiliar situations not covered by instructions to the supervisor for decision or help.The supervisor reviews finished work to assure the methods used are technically accurate and in compliance with instructions or established procedures. Review of the work increases with more difficult assignments if the employee has not previously performed similar assignments.GuidelinesGuidelines are available but are not completely applicable to the work or have gaps in specificity.The employee must use judgment in interpreting and adapting guidelines, such as agency policies, regulations, precedents, accreditation requirements, advanced clinical protocols, and work directions for application to specific cases or problems. The employee analyzes results and recommends changes.The employee uses initiative and resourcefulness in deviating from traditional methods or researching trends and patterns to develop new methods, criteria, or proposed new policies.ComplexityThe work includes some variations, and may involve different and unrelated processes and methods. The decision regarding what needs to be done depends upon the analysis of the subject, phase, or issues involved in each assignment, and the chosen course of action may have to be selected from many alternatives.The work involves conditions and elements that must be identified and analyzed to discern interrelationships.Scope and EffectThe work involves treating a variety of conventional problems, questions, or situations in conformance with established criteria. The work product or service affects the design or operation of systems, programs, or equipment; the adequacy of such; the social, physical, and economic well-being of people; or the social or economic well-being of the organization.Personal ContactsThe personal contacts are with employees in the organization but outside the immediate department. People contacted generally are engaged in different functions, missions, and kinds of work, and may be representatives from various levels and departments within the organization, partner organizations, Tribal affiliate organizations, and employees of other healthcare organizations. Personal contact, at this level, may also made with members of the general public, as individuals or groups, in a moderately structured setting.Purpose of ContactsThe purpose is to plan, coordinate, or advise on work efforts, or to resolve operating problems by influencing or motivating individuals or groups who are working toward mutual goals and who have basically cooperative attitudes.Physical DemandsThe work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion, such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, and defending oneself or others against physical attack. The employee must be able to read, write, speak and hear.Work EnvironmentThe work involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines; exposure to contagious diseases or irritant chemicals. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.Supervisory and Management ResponsibilityThis is a non-supervisory position that may provide functional direction, guidance and instruction to other employees when necessary. This position possess authority to assign, coordinate, and review quality and quantity of work of other employees. Instructs employees in specific techniques or technical methods for accomplishing work assignments. The employee may perform the same type of work as other employees, but may be responsible for performance of the more technically difficult, controversial, or sensitive work assigned to the unit or group.Minimum Education & Experience RequirementsEducation/Relevant Experience: Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of experience, or associate’s degree and three (3) years’ experience, or high school diploma or GED and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience.This position requires post-secondary education and/or experience. Individuals must have applicable education and/or experience applying an extensive body of rules, procedures, or operations to perform a wide variety of interrelated or nonstandard procedural assignments and resolve a wide range of problems or to apply standard procedures in a technical field to perform such work as adapting equipment (requires consideration of the functioning characteristics of equipment), interpreting results of tests based on previous experience and observations (rather than directly reading instruments or other measures), or extracting information from various sources (requires considering the applicability of the information and the characteristics and quality of the sources).The GPTLHB is a tribal organization that follows tribal preference laws. Our policy is to give preference to qualified Indian/Tribal candidates over qualified non-native candidates in hiring decisions if all other qualifications are equal.Employment is contingent upon the outcome of all required criminal background checks.