FACILITIES ASSISTANT AND DRIVER - TEMP

Harmony Healthcare Long Island; Oceanside (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

401-K with company match

Employee discounts

Job summary

A non-profit healthcare organization is seeking a Facilities Assistant responsible for day-to-day maintenance and repairs across various sites. This role includes acting as a backup driver for the Mobile Medical Coach and ensuring optimal operation of building systems. Ideal candidates will have maintenance experience, a valid NYS Class B CDL license, and strong communication skills. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance or facilities experience is required.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical and structural components is preferred.
• Valid NYS Class B CDL license with no more than one moving violation in 24 months.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• TDL CDL Class B license required; clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day facility maintenance and cleaning.
• Serve as a backup driver for the Mobile Medical Coach.
• Assist with general maintenance, painting and light construction duties.
• Coordinate with vendors and manage work orders.
• Support Fire and Safety program and events.
• Drive the Mobile Medical Coach when needed.
• Ensure safety equipment operates properly.

Skills

Maintenance

Handy-work

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

NYS Class B CDL

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vision

To continue as an eminent healthcare provider on Long Island, dedicating ourselves to providing exceptional health care for all our patients and to transform both the lives of the individual, and the community, for the better, one person at a time.

Mission

To provide access to equitable, optimal healthcare by improving the overall wellness of all individuals in our communities and delivering high quality comprehensive patient centered care.

Value Proposition

To provide whole person care that will ensure that all patients have access to primary, specialty and social health care to achieve and maintain optimal wellness at a transparent and affordable cost.

About Harmony Healthcare Long Island

The Harmony Healthcare Long Island, formerly known as Long Island Federally Qualified Health Center (LIFQHC), is a non‑profit healthcare organization with 7 health centers, providing primary care and preventative medicine in Roosevelt, Elmont, Hempstead, Freeport, Oceanside, and New Cassel/Westbury. It also operates 3 school‑based health centers, WIC offices in 3 locations, and a Health Home Care Coordination program. As federally qualified health centers, we serve individuals in our communities with enhanced services, expanded hours and reduced prescription pricing, treating patients regardless of income, residency or immigration status. The organization offers a stable employment opportunity with competitive compensation, health and dental insurance, paid time off, 401‑K with company match, paid holidays, employee discounts, and more.

Job Title

Facilities Assistant (Mobile Medical Coach Backup Driver)

Reports To

Facilities Manager

Position Summary

The Facilities Assistant is primarily responsible for day‑to‑day facilities maintenance, repairs, and operational support across Harmony Healthcare Long Island sites. In addition, the role serves as the designated backup driver for the Mobile Medical Coach, operating the vehicle safely when required.

Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day facility maintenance & cleaning.
• Maintenance of structural surfaces.
• Assist with general maintenance, painting and other light construction duties.
• Participate in installation and maintenance of furnishings.
• Handle various building projects and any reconstruction or renovation as directed.
• Assist Fire and Safety program.
• Arrange for meeting setup and refreshments as needed.
• Monitor all work order requests logged through Track‑it and ensure appropriate action within agreed timescales.
• Manage complaints received by the Health Center to enhance the company's credibility.
• Perform other projects and duties assigned from time to time.
• Help set up and wrap special events when needed.
• Run various errands within the health center radius.
• Support facilities projects on a regular basis.
• Deliver results – take accountability, ensuring productive, efficient execution.
• Work a flexible schedule when necessary.
• Maintain a strong sense of surroundings and discretion.
• Work with building tenants to keep the facility well serviced and maintained.
• Ensure building systems and safety equipment operate optimally.
• Participate in client meetings or conference calls as needed.
• Perform occasional hands‑on maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment (electricity, plumbing, painting, carpentry, landscaping, HVAC).
• Provide input on future equipment selection and infrastructure allocation.
• Collect data and produce routine reports and follow‑up measures related to project operations.
• Identify specialty vendors and contractors for service, maintenance and equipment upgrades.
• Maintain accurate trackers and logs for vendor interactions.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance plans, spare parts, and operator’s manuals.
• Recommend and participate in continuous improvement and quality activities.
• Groundskeeping: supervise the grounds, maintain a clean appearance, and perform janitorial duties.

Secondary Responsibilities – Mobile Medical Coach (Backup Coverage)

• Serve as a backup driver for the Mobile Medical Coach, a 40‑foot mobile healthcare unit.
• Safely operate the Mobile Coach to scheduled outreach locations when coverage is needed.
• Perform pre‑ and post‑trip inspections and complete required vehicle logs.
• Report any mechanical, safety or facility‑related issues to Facilities Management promptly.
• Assist with basic cleaning and sanitation of the mobile unit after use.
• Transport supplies or equipment to and from the Mobile Coach as needed.
• Support outreach and community health events associated with Mobile Medical Coach operations when assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Flexibility over working hours essential.
• Willingness to adapt with company requirements and continual improvement desire.
• Knowledge of computer use and report interpretation.
• 3+ years of maintenance, facilities, or handy‑work experience.
• Hands‑on, self‑starter with aptitude for systems, mechanics and structural components of commercial buildings, utilities (HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing).
• Multi‑task oriented; ability to perform well in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be open to traveling 30% of the time.
• Must be available on an on‑call 24‑7 basis to promptly resolve urgent facilities needs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good verbal, written, planning and evaluation skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, maintaining professionalism and tact.
• Must possess a valid NYS Class B CDL driver’s license with no more than one moving violation in the last 24 months.

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

More Information

This is a non‑exempt position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Harmony Healthcare Long Island provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, or non‑disqualifying physical or mental handicap/disability in each aspect of the human resources function. Applicants and employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The Harmony Healthcare Long Island shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Physical Demands

Employees are required to perform a range of physical activities that are essential to the core work functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.

Physical

Stand, read/comprehend, sit, write, walk, communicate orally, drive motor vehicle, crawl, light lift up to 25 lbs., moderate lift 25‑50 lbs., reach above shoulder level, heavy lift over 50 lbs., bend, kneel, squat.

Mental Effort

Reason/analyze.

Environmental

Excessive noise, around machinery, dust & fumes, confined spaces, environmental risks, run, around machinery.  (Notes: where applicable.)