Maintenance/Security Worker

Betances Health Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Betances Health Center is seeking a versatile Facilities Maintenance team member to perform routine upkeep, repairs, and housekeeping across network locations. You will use hand and power tools, follow safety protocols, and report any major issues to the supervisor.

Responsibilities include environmental services, fire and life safety duties, security/access control, and preventive maintenance. Travel between Betances facilities and support emergency preparedness as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related technical education preferred.
• Experience in maintenance, facilities, housekeeping, security/access-control, or related fields.
• Skilled in safe use of common hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and light repairs on walls, floors, ceilings, doors, locks, sinks, fixtures, furniture.
• Perform painting, plastering, light handyman work, and floor maintenance.
• Troubleshooting, repairs, and adjustments of locks on doors, cabinets, and desks.
• Move furniture, equipment, and supplies between network locations as directed.
• Maintain tools and equipment safely and properly.
• Travel between Betances Health Center network facilities as needed.
• Complete work orders and inspection records accurately and timely.
• Report safety and equipment issues to supervisor.

Skills

Hand & power tools

Read technical manuals

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Related technical education preferred

Tools

Measuring instruments

Electronic testing devices

Job description

• Perform routine maintenance and light repairs involving walls, floors, ceilings, doors, locks, sinks, fixtures, furniture, and other building components.
• Perform painting, plastering, light handy work, and floor maintenance within the employee's skill level.
• Perform minor troubleshooting, repairs, and adjustments of locks on doors, cabinets, and desks.
• Safely use hand and power tools.
• Identify projects requiring a higher-skilled or licensed tradesperson and report them to the supervisor.
• Move furniture, equipment, and supplies between network locations as directed.
• Change HVAC filters when required and report mechanical malfunctions.
• Maintain assigned tools and equipment safely and properly.

Brief Description

• Perform routine maintenance and light repairs involving walls, floors, ceilings, doors, locks, sinks, fixtures, furniture, and other building components.
• Perform painting, plastering, light handy work, and floor maintenance within the employee's skill level.
• Perform minor troubleshooting, repairs, and adjustments of locks on doors, cabinets, and desks.
• Safely use hand and power tools.
• Identify projects requiring a higher-skilled or licensed tradesperson and report them to the supervisor.
• Move furniture, equipment, and supplies between network locations as directed.
• Change HVAC filters when required and report mechanical malfunctions.
• Maintain assigned tools and equipment safely and properly.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine maintenance and light repairs involving walls, floors, ceilings, doors, locks, sinks, fixtures, furniture, and other building components.
• Perform painting, plastering, light handy work, and floor maintenance within the employee's skill level.
• Perform minor troubleshooting, repairs, and adjustments of locks on doors, cabinets, and desks.
• Safely use hand and power tools.
• Identify projects requiring a higher-skilled or licensed tradesperson and report them to the supervisor.
• Move furniture, equipment, and supplies between network locations as directed.
• Change HVAC filters when required and report mechanical malfunctions.
• Maintain assigned tools and equipment safely and properly.

Environmental Services / Housekeeping Support

• Maintain interior and exterior areas free of debris, including snow, leaves, boxes, garbage, and other hazards.
• Clean assigned rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, stairways, parking areas, water fountains, and other work areas.
• Perform floor care, including stripping and waxing, as assigned and trained.
• Handle general waste, recycling, and medical waste according to Betances policies and established procedures.
• Use required PPE and follow infection-control and workplace-safety procedures in clinical areas.

Fire & Life Safety

• Perform assigned fire/life-safety checks and inspections in accordance with facility procedures.
• Monitor and report deficiencies involving fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, exits, doors, and other life-safety conditions.
• Maintain required fire/life-safety inspection and maintenance logs.
• Participate in fire drills and emergency exercises as assigned.
• Immediately report fire/life-safety deficiencies, alarms, impairments, or unsafe conditions and follow established emergency procedures.
• Perform fire-watch or other regulated fire-safety duties only when appropriately trained, authorized, and/or certified as required.

Security & Access Control

• Monitor assigned entrances, exits, and designated areas to help maintain a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors.
• Activate/deactivate building alarms and open/close gates and facilities according to established procedures.
• Monitor access to restricted areas as directed.
• Report suspicious activity, unauthorized access, security incidents, or threats to the appropriate supervisor and emergency authorities when required.
• Follow workplace-violence, emergency response, and security procedures.

Emergency Preparedness

• Respond to facility emergencies according to the Emergency Preparedness Manual and site procedures.
• Assist with emergency response, evacuation, building access, and other assigned emergency-management activities.
• Know the location of emergency equipment, exits, utility shutoffs, and emergency communication resources applicable to assigned locations.
• Report emergency conditions and document incidents or corrective actions as required.

Documentation & Preventive Maintenance

• Maintain accurate logs and documentation for work orders, repairs, building alarms, fire extinguishers, inspections, waste management, and other assigned facility activities.
• Complete work orders and inspection records accurately and within required timeframes.
• Report recurring equipment or building problems and assist with preventive-maintenance activities.
• Protect patient, employee, operational, and facility information encountered during work.

Travel & Other Duties

• Travel between Betances Health Center network facilities as operational needs require.
• Occasional operation of a company vehicle may be required, subject to organizational requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including changes in work hours or work location, as operational needs require.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• High school diploma or GED required; related technical education is preferred.
• Proven maintenance, facilities, housekeeping, security/access-control, or related experience.
• Skilled in safe use of common hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and follow technical manuals, work orders, drawings, and facility instructions.
• Ability to use measuring instruments or basic electronic testing devices is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, follow-up, and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Professional presentation and attitude.
• Ability to perform routine floor-care activities, including stripping and waxing.

Summary

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, Maintenance is responsible for routine building maintenance, environmental support, security/access control, and facility operations throughout Betances Health Center and its network locations. The position supports a safe, clean, functional, and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff while following organizational safety, emergency preparedness, infection-control, and fire/life-safety procedures.