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St. Francis

For more than 70 years, St. Francis-Emory Healthcare has been a healing presence throughout western Georgia. Our 376-bed hospital offers a full range of inpatient, outpatient and emergency room services through our partnership with Emory Healthcare. St. Francis-Emory Healthcare is proud to have the only open-heart surgery program in the Columbus area, a hallmark of quality care. Learn more about St. Francis-Emory Healthcare at our hospital website.

Craft Worker - Plant Ops

Columbus, Georgia
Facility St. Francis-Emory Healthcare
Req ID 545125 Post Date 06/27/2025
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Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

  • The Craft Worker-Plant Operations performs preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment, structures, and systems throughout the healthcare facility
  • Responsibilities include light carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance work to ensure safe, functional, and compliant operations
  • The technician may also support environmental and fire safety systems, equipment installation, and emergency repairs as needed

Essential Functions

  • Installs, tests, maintains, and repairs facility machinery, equipment, and systems
  • Performs utility, structural, and surface repairs, including drywall, painting, doors, flooring, and cabinetry
  • Conducts preventive maintenance on HVAC, secondary air systems, and plumbing infrastructure
  • Assists with fire safety compliance, including inspections of risers, extinguishers, and alarms
  • Cleans and clears sewer and drainage systems using mechanical tools as needed
  • Operates equipment such as dump trucks, snowplows, farm tractors, and ladders safely
  • Maintains logs, completes documentation, and tracks materials for audits and reporting
  • Moves furniture, equipment, and materials across departments or storage

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

  • Knowledge of building systems, tools, materials, and safety regulations including OSHA standards
  • Working understanding of healthcare facilities maintenance codes and lockout/tagout procedures
  • Ability to read blueprints, interpret maintenance instructions, and follow procedures
  • Strong manual dexterity, coordination, and mechanical skills
  • Excellent troubleshooting and critical thinking under time constraints
  • Effective communication and teamwork in diverse environments
  • Reliable attendance and flexibility to respond to facility demands

Qualifications

Education 

  • High School Diploma or GED (Required)
  • Certificate from a trade school in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, millwright, or maintenance technology (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

  • Valid state-issued driver’s license (Required)
  • Additional licensure or certification may be required per facility policy

Experience

  • Two (2) years of relevant experience in maintenance or facility operations (Required)
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