Maintenance Tech

Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing; Village of Castleton-on-Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $18 - $20 HOURLY

Opportunities for growth and dev. in a

Job summary

Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Tech to keep our facility safe and well-maintained. You will perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment, building systems, and grounds to support resident care.

The role covers plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, and preventive maintenance, with on-call availability. We value a high school diploma and 2 years' hands-on experience with tools and building systems,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years' experience with hand tools and general engineering equipment.
• Two years' experience with electrical, heating, plumbing, boilers, and air conditioning systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Willingness for on-call and emergency work.

Responsibilities

• Make repairs on facility equipment and buildings.
• Perform plumbing, painting, electrical, carpentry, and related tasks.
• Maintain logs and forms and record required information.
• Complete tasks as directed by supervisors.
• Build structures for resident use, such as benches and flower boxes.
• Replace and unclog hair traps, plumbing fixtures, and electrical outlets.
• Paint interior and exterior walls and install wallpaper.
• Install and check batteries of smoke alarms.
• Participate in preventive maintenance and record information.

Skills

Hand tools

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Communication

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

General engineering equipment

Job description

Maintenance Tech

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Tech to join our team at Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Castleton-on-Hudson, New York. As a Maintenance Tech, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our facility by performing routine maintenance and repairs on equipment, buildings, and grounds.

About the Role:

As a Maintenance Tech at Riverside, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including:

• Making repairs on facility equipment and buildings
• Performing specialized tasks such as plumbing, painting, electrical, carpentry, and more
• Maintaining necessary logs and forms and recording required information
• Completing tasks as assigned by supervisors
• Building structures for resident use, such as benches and flower boxes
• Replacing and unclogging hair traps, plumbing fixtures, and electrical outlets
• Painting interior and exterior walls, and installing wallpaper
• Installing and checking batteries of smoke alarms
• Participating in preventive maintenance and recording necessary information

Requirements:

• Preferably a high school graduate or equivalent
• Preferably two years' experience utilizing various hand tools and general engineering equipment
• Preferably two years' experience working with electrical, heating, plumbing, boilers, and air conditioning systems
• Ability to work with supervisors, co-workers, and facility staff
• Ability to follow through on oral and written instructions
• Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English
• Ability to use ladders, staging, or scaffolding devices as part of normal work routine
• Available for emergency work and on-call

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day, proper body mechanics required
• Must be able to observe, listen, and communicate effectively
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, support agencies, and outside agencies
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs and carry maintenance equipment

What We Offer:

• Salary range of $18 - $20 HOURLY
• Opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic and supportive environment