Maintenance Assistant

Newburgh Health and Rehab; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

Vacation time

Paid Time Off

Positive work environment

Staff appreciation and recognition

Job summary

Newburgh Health and Rehab is seeking a maintenance technician to support facility upkeep in a hands-on role. You will perform repairs, installations, and preventative tasks across building systems, using carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and painting skills.

The position requires basic tool knowledge, the ability to work outdoors and indoors, and a commitment to safety. Prior maintenance experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and legally eligible to work.
• Past maintenance experience preferred.
• General knowledge of tools and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to work on plumbing systems.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in extreme conditions.

Responsibilities

• Works from blueprints or sketches to prepare construction or repair tasks.
• Constructs or repairs buildings using carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and drywall skills.
• Performs plastering, painting, and related finishing work.
• Maintains safety rules and uses provided safety gear at all times.
• Keeps records for costing out work assignments.

Skills

Maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

Painting

Drywall

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Job Description

• Works from blueprints, schematics, or sketched instructions in preparation of construction or repair assignments

• Constructs or repairs buildings utilizing a variety of skills, materials and machinery Skills utilized include basic mechanics, carpentry, dry walling/plastering, electrical, painting, plumbing etc. Will often demolish/gut and completely reconstruct rooms or area

• Performs work such as plastering, taping, painting, etc.

• Implements plumbing knowledge to remove or install (screw or sweat) piping valves, sinks, toilets, faucets, pumps. Rods sewers and cleans grease traps

• Employs carpentry skills to install soffits, cabinets, doors, locksets, and to build cabinets and counters. Utilizes masonry techniques to repair building(s)

• Performs preventive maintenance on various machines, equipment, furniture, systems, etc. (such as grease traps, wheelchairs, patient beds, sanitary sewer cleaning, etc.) as directed

• Performs routine maintenance work such as replacing fuses and light bulbs, clearing drains, repairing faucets and repairing furniture

• Adheres to safety rules and regulations, including wearing provided safety equipment at all times. Maintains work areas in an orderly, clean, and safe condition. Disposes of maintenance related refuse. Uses and cares for tools/equipment/supplies in an appropriate manner

• Maintains all required records and information pertinent to costing out work assignments

Benefits

• Competitive salary at $18 an hour

• Medical, Dental & Vision plans

• Vacation time

• Paid Time Off

• Positive work environment

• Regular staff appreciation and recognition

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age

High school graduate or GED

Past experience in maintenance preferred

Must have a valid driver’s license as per insurance requirement

Must have a general knowledge of tools and maintenance equipment

Must have the ability to work on plumbing systems

Must have the ability to withstand inside and outside extreme conditions