General Maintenance Worker - Facilities Engineering - Full Time, Days

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is seeking a General Maintenance Worker to support Facilities Engineering. The role involves maintenance, repair and alteration of equipment, systems, and facilities, with duties across boiler operation and HVAC as needed.

You’ll work under supervision and coordinate with Engineering Management/Leadership. Minimum 3 years in general maintenance, ability to read blueprints, and strong problem-solving skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum 3 years of general maintenance and repair experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to prioritize and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Follow manufacturer repair manuals and repair equipment with hand/power tools.
• Repair broken furniture and non-clinical equipment (beds, wheelchairs, IV poles, etc.).
• Coordinate with outside contractors and facility staff for repairs.
• Respond to service calls and complete paperwork on job completion.
• Maintain safe work environment and ensure compliance with PM programs.
• Perform minor electrical, plumbing, painting, and carpentry repairs.

Skills

General maintenance

Tool operation

Blueprints & schematics

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Blueprints reading

Schematic diagrams

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to theKnapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a General Maintenance Worker - Facilities Engineering - Full Time, Days - Facility Mgt-Plant Main&Repa. In this role, the successful candidate Under general supervision or according to specific instructions, performs work associated with the maintenance, repair and/or alteration of equipment, systems and facilities. Additionally will perform tasks associated with the Boiler Operator and H.V.A.C. arena as required. Performs any and all other duties as directed by Engineering Management/Leadership whether of an emergent nature or otherwise and assists other maintenance personnel as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Following manufacturers repair instructions manuals, repairs broken equipment using hand and power tools and meters as required.
• Repairs broken or malfunctioning furniture (Desks, chairs etc.)
• Repairs non-clinical patient equipment such as wheelchairs, beds, IV poles, stretchers etc.
• Coordinates with outside contractors and facility personnel when arranging and scheduling for repairs.
• Responds to service calls and completes paper work upon job completion.
• Maintains work equipment by repairing/reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment immediately when discovered.
• Maintains a safe work environment in and out of department by cleaning up area when jobs are complete.
• Performs minor electrical repairs, such as installing new lamps and ballast.
• Performs minor plumbing repairs, such as clearing blockages, repairing faucets and flushometers.
• Performs minor painting repairs which includes spackling and finish work.
• Performs minor carpentry repairs and maintenance associated with building and maintaining walls, door frames and other small construction issues.
• Performs inspections and corrects any deficiencies of building components as outlined in established departmental preventative maintenance program.
• Performs inspections and maintains equipment as prescribed in manufacturer’s protocols.
• Performs inspections and repairs to building components hardware, such as doors, hinges, closers, locks etc.
• Documents any deficiencies requiring follow-up from preventative inspections.
• Builds customer loyalty
• Works effectively in a variety of situations with the ability to multitask.
• Organization of workload to meet deadlines and priorities.
• Flexibility to redirect daily activities based on department needs.
• Displays a progressive attitude with the ability to accept constructive feedback and integrate into performance.
• Accepts responsibility of one's actins.
• Develops and implements plans for self improvement.
• Identifies and offers solutions to problems
• Assumes ongoing responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation of the department.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Fulfills the annual requirement regarding continuing education.
• Recognizes the need for change, can cope with its threatening aspects, and puts its positive aspects to good use.
• Communicates high standards of compassionate care, demonstrated by behavior, conversation, and daily contact with others.
• Works effectively with people in other departments.
• Presents a professional image when interacting with others.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a High School Diploma. Ability to stand/walk for an entire 7.5 hour shift. Ability to lift heavy objects and materials. The ability to safely operate hand and power tools. Minimum 3 years experience in general maintenance and repair or related fields of work. Analytical skills necessary to diagnose and repair equipment and systems. The capacity to quickly grasp new mechanical concepts and apply newly acquired knowledge to diagnose and repair equipment. The ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings. Communication skills (written and oral) in order to maintain logs, time reports and exchange information with department and hospital staff.

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

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NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $78,624.00 - $87,360.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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