Maintenance

1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Union benefits package

Competitive salaries

Job summary

1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds is seeking maintenance employees responsible for the upkeep of heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation systems in hospitals. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED/TASC and a minimum of one year experience in the trade.

In addition to the main responsibilities, employees will be expected to perform minor repairs in plumbing, electrical tasks, and carpentry. Candidates need to provide proper documentation of their trade skills, licenses, and vaccinations are mandatory.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum experience required.
• Proper licenses and certifications are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation systems in hospitals.
• Perform minor welding, plumbing, electrical repairs, and carpentry.
• Work independently or as part of a crew.

Education

High School Diploma or GED/TASC

Proof of trade or vocational program

Job description

Job Overview

Hospital maintenance employees are responsible for maintaining the extensive heating, air‑conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation systems in hospitals. Additional duties may include minor welding, plumbing, electrical repairs, and carpentry repairs to walls, roofs, windows, or ceilings. Employees may work independently or as part of a crew.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/TASC required
• 1 year minimum experience
• Proof of trade or vocational program
• Proper licenses and certifications required

Schedule

• All positions are in hospitals and nursing homes. These facilities are open 24 hours/7 days each week.
• General shift availability:
  • Days (7a‑3p or 8a‑4p)
  • Evenings (3p‑11p or 4p‑12a)
  • Nights (11p‑7a or 12a‑8a)
• Every other weekend is usually required for all positions.

COVID‑19 Vaccination

Vaccination is required.

Benefits

Most positions include a comprehensive Union benefits package and competitive salaries.