Maintenance Tech

Summit Health; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

VillageMD is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support operation, inspection, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in our facilities. You will perform interior and exterior repairs, respond to emergencies, and support the operations team with routine maintenance tasks.

Ideal candidates demonstrate mechanical and electrical aptitude, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to safety and teamwork, with relevant technical training or certifications

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; relevant technical training preferred.
• Three years of general building repair and maintenance experience.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety procedures, maintain housekeeping and safety of work areas.
• Inspect and repair building systems, lighting, fixtures, and plumbing.
• Respond to emergencies and support operations in maintenance tasks.
• Operate and coordinate with vendors; document work orders and materials.
• Perform interior maintenance and small projects; assist with HVAC controls.
• Maintain office equipment and ensure compliance with codes and laws.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Communication skills

Independent / self-motivated

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training program

Certifications in applicable skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Job description

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients’ homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all.We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician supports operation, inspection, and maintenance processes to mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment and systems in assigned facilities. Performs inspections and repairs to assigned property interior and exterior areas, including walls and flooring, installed fixtures, roofing systems, lighting, etc.

Essential Job functions:

• Comply with all safety procedures, maintaining good housekeeping and safety of work areas
• Recognize danger and safety hazards and propose methods to eliminate them
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and maintain compliance to State, County, or City Ordinances, Codes, or Laws
• Complies with all policies for the safe storage, usage and disposal of hazardous materials
• Respond effectively to all emergencies
• Strong focus on customer service and creating positive interactions with team and clients
• Maintain lighting system bulbs and ballasts
• Assist the operations team in the maintenance and repair of building and equipment
• Perform general interior maintenance - hang pictures, repair office furniture systems, minor plumbing
• Works well with outside vendors
• Perform outside maintenance of grounds, including snow removal by hand and by equipment
• Responsible for emergency response after hours to report/assist with alarm system via medical fridge/freezer alerts and building alarm systems
• Needs to be comfortable with building operations programs that control HVAC systems and boilers, daily checks and adjustments via computer or physical location as required
• Completes special tasks that include but are not limited to; painting, locksmith work, tenant services requests, and general maintenance as assigned
• Moves office furniture, machinery, equipment and other materials as requested
• Perform assigned facility inspections and due diligence efforts, reporting on as found conditions impacting satisfactory client occupancy and operations
• Participate in ongoing technical, safety, and operational process training programs
• Documents work performance and materials procurement as directed, using work order system
• Ability to communicate status of work activity and identify methods to perform activities safely, effectively, and efficiently
• Other assigned operational tasks as may be typically expected of a facility maintenance professional
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Job Requirements:

• Candidates must be comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds, and with climbing on ladders
• Pushing and Pulling, taking frequency into consideration
• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account
• Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place
• Dexterity of hands and fingers
• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking)
• Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching

Environmental Risks:

• Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen
• Combative Patients / Visitor

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

• High School Graduate/GED required
• Completion of an applicable technical training program is desirable, have a minimum of three years of applicable working experience in general building repair and maintenance, basic plumbing, and basic electrical
• Candidates must possess mechanical and electrical aptitude, and have excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required
• Successful candidate must be self-motivated who can work independently or on a team
• Strong multi - tasking, organizing & priority setting required (multiple projects can be open at one time)
• Certifications in applicable skills preferred
• Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Companyprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.