Plant operations coordinator

Join St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho—where nationally recognized quality meets small-town heart. We’re proud to be recognized for excellence and patient safety, including an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s list of “Great Community Hospitals,” and U.S. News & World Report accolades for maternity care. Here, you’ll find a teamwork-first culture, leaders who support you, and coworkers who genuinely have your back. New grads are welcome—we’re committed to training, mentoring, and helping you build confidence as you grow. And because we know great care starts with taking care of our people, we offer competitive benefits and a workplace you can feel good about. If you’re looking for a place to do meaningful work, build a career, and feel proud serving your community—you belong at St. Joe’s.

Job Summary

The Plant Operations Coordinator ensures the efficient operation of the plant operations and maintenance department by supporting data entry, preventive and corrective maintenance tracking, payroll functions, safety documentation, and clerical tasks. This role contributes to departmental organization and compliance, and supports communication, scheduling, and reporting functions essential to facilities operations.

Essential Functions

• Enters and tracks work orders, preventive maintenance requests, and corrective work in the computerized maintenance management system.
• Performs end-of-month processing and reporting, including labor productivity and maintenance statistics.
• Assists in revising and distributing departmental safety, emergency preparedness, and policy manuals.
• Maintains accurate maintenance equipment records and schedules.
• Coordinates payroll timekeeping for the department and maintains related records.
• Obtains pricing and ordering of materials, job requisitions, and vendor samples.
• Prepares safety committee reports, monthly summaries, and departmental objectives.
• Generates and organizes monthly preventive maintenance reports by trade or skill.
• Maintains clean and organized filing systems for manuals, safety plans, and departmental documents.
• Communicates issues and updates to the department director daily.
• Provides courteous assistance to visitors, staff, and contractors.
• Reports patient or visitor complaints to appropriate leadership.
• Adheres to all safety plans, including body mechanics, infection control, and fall prevention protocols.
• Performs additional administrative and operational tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Familiarity with maintenance processes, work order tracking, and timekeeping systems.
• Attention to detail in documentation, reporting, and compliance.
• Professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive information and interactions.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

None Specified Upon Hire

Experience

Prior Experience in facilities or maintenance operations support (Preferred) And Prior Experience demonstrating strong critical thinking, time management, and clerical skills (Required) And Prior Experience demonstrating ability to work independently and in high-stress environments (Required)