Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.   

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Work Shift

Variable - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)

Department

8467 Construction Services

Under general supervision of the manager, performs a variety of advanced journeyman level work. Construction, remodels and repairs of the hospital facilities, office facilities and Cogeneration /Central Plant facilities equipment, to include the primary fields of electrical; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); carpentry; drywall; plumbing, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

License /Certification
Required: Valid California Drivers License. Must provide DMV report prior to offer being made. No driving infractions 5 years prior to hire or during time in this job. Infractions include DUI, Suspended or Revoked License, Reckless Driving.


Experience
Required: Five years experience in building trades


Department Specific Requirements

If assigned to Plumbing: requires Medical Gas certification within one year of hire/transfer.

If assigned to Electrical: requires CA Electrical certification.

If assigned to Locksmith: requires Certified Registered Locksmith (CRL) within two years of hire/transfer.

If assigned to HVAC: requires EPA refrigeration certification.

For Co-Generation Plant, Maintenance KHMC, Maintenance KHRH, and Plant Ops & Maintenance-TLC must have a personal cell phone for work purposes, preferably AT&T. Stipend will be provided.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential

Assists with designated tasks as assigned by Facilities Manager routinely and in an on-call capacity.

Installs, repairs, replaces and maintains systems and components, equipment, and apparatus in or on buildings or structures in accordance with provisions of the National Plumbing Code, National Electrical Code, California Administrative Code, Joint Commission directives, Title 22, NFPA and ISO 9001 as well as pertinent plans, specifications, or job orders.

Capable of troubleshooting assigned equipment by reading prints, circuits, and operational manuals to determine defective components.

Capable of learning attributes of new equipment and solving problems with numerous vendors.

Understands that each individual will be assigned primary responsibility in their specialty and will be primarily responsible for all Kaweah Health equipment. Reads and interprets plans.

Addendum (essential for specific dept)

FRAMING/SHEET ROCK: Scales, layout frame and sheet rock according to plans and specifications. Reads print and installs based on dimensional specifications.

PLUMBING: Installs, plans, able to layout from plans. Calculates proper pipe sizes and installs according to UPC.

ELECTRICAL WORK: Understands and works with different electrical distribution systems within Kaweah Health buildings. Knows various low voltage configurations, controls, and transformations. Makes proper splices and connections and keeps current records of layouts. Complies with NEC, OSHPD, Title 22, Joint Commission and ISO 9001 electrical requirements. Reads and interprets plans.

CONSTRUCTION HVAC: Performs routine checks and repairs and adjusts as necessary air balances thermostats and pneumatic control devices. Capable of performing various welding techniques including arc welding and oxygen/acetylene welding. Understands and works with different mechanical ice, heating and cooling units; capable of trouble shooting compressors, fan units, refrigerant systems. Has knowledge of sheet metal fabrication to resolve problems in the field.

ELECTRONICS: Uses oscilloscope to analyze electrical circuit conditions. Knows solid state circuitry and able to identify and replace circuit board components. Understands circuit schematics and able to trace paths of electricity to identify faulty components. Able to obtain and solder new components into existing boards. Understands computer linkages to operational control circuits of typical Kaweah Health equipment.

LOCKSMITH: Performs work consisting of the installation, repair, programming and preventive maintenance of all medical center locks, door closures (hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, electronic), panic hardware and exit devices, as well as various other items of building hardware. Investigates and repairs malfunctions, adjusts and repairs springs, levers, and tumblers and replaces worn pins and changes the makeup of tumblers by rearranging spacers and shims, and cuts new keys by using code machines, coded discs and duplicating machines. Installs, repairs, and maintains electronic equipment such as electronic keying devices in the medical center's high risk security areas. Maintains fire door closures which are electronic and mechanical in nature on all five floors of the medical center, all the outlining buildings including the quarters and the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC).

PAINTER: Applies paint, varnish and lacquer or other material to surfaces for buildings, furniture, equipment and other structures. Applies wallpaper, drywall, wall texturing, ceiling texturing or other wall coverings. Operates any equipment required to complete job. Erects various types of scaffolding to reach surfaces.

CARPENTER: Constructs, installs and repairs cabinets, shelves, doors, windows, walls, acoustical ceilings, door and window facings, wood and glass paneling, floor covering, roofing, ceramic tile and similar items. Makes alterations to existing structures by installing or removing walls, partitions, and similar construction. Secures necessary supplies and materials as directed by supervisors. Maintains records of materials and labor expended on each job. Operates planers, band saws, hand power saws, hand power drills, sanding machines and uses other tools of the trade. Works from sketches or blueprints, to design and fabricate specialty items. Understands and carries out oral and written instructions and performs related work as required by supervisory personnel. Demolishes old office areas, walls, doors, etc. Repairs, builds, textures, nails and paints walls and partitions. Builds forms for concrete or cement mixes, lays and finishes concrete or cement and patches plaster finishes.

GENERAL (advanced journeyman): Works from complex blue prints, wiring diagrams, shop hand books, layouts and other specifications (written or verbal) to determine materials and working procedures needed in the maintenance of facility machinery, equipment and structures. Installs, maintains, repairs, dismantles, overhauls reassembles, adjusts and tests various types of facility machinery, equipment structures and electrical or electronic equipment and component parts. Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical or electronic principles, wiring specification codes, properties of various materials, principles of operation and application of electrical or electronic equipment such as motors, switches, control boards, generators, circuit breakers, electronic inspection units, etc. Welds, brazes, scrapes, solders, cuts, etc. various types of metals necessary for maintenance repairs and fabrication of new components and equipment. Performs a variety of trade functions such as a plumber, mason, carpenter and sheet metal worker, etc. in performance of duties which require the necessary skills and working ability. Constructs rigging and scaffolding; moves heavy machinery and equipment; lubricates greases, oils, etc., facility machinery and equipment.

Additional

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range

$29.58 -$44.38

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.