Maintenance Technician
Fairport Rehab & Nursing Center | Fairport, NY
Job Summary
Fairport Rehab & Nursing Center, a 142-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility with more than 100 years of experience serving the community, is seeking a dependable, hands-on, and skilled Maintenance Technician to join our Day Shift team. The Maintenance Technician plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, comfortable, clean, and fully functional environment for residents, staff, families, and visitors. This position is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility buildings, mechanical systems, equipment, resident-care equipment, and grounds. The ideal candidate has a working knowledge of general building maintenance, preventative maintenance practices, and facility operations, along with a strong commitment to resident safety, customer service, teamwork, and regulatory compliance in a healthcare environment.
Compensation & Schedule
- Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Shift: Day Shift
- Location: Fairport, NY
Evening, weekend, holiday, and emergency/on-call coverage may be required based on facility needs.
Essential Job Functions
Building Maintenance & Repairs
- Perform routine, corrective, and preventative maintenance on HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical components, lighting, mechanical systems, appliances, doors, locks, windows, walls, ceilings, flooring, and other building components.
- Troubleshoot maintenance issues, identify potential problems, and complete repairs in a timely and effective manner.
- Perform minor carpentry, painting, patching, masonry, caulking, hardware replacement, and general building repairs.
- Inspect buildings, resident rooms, common areas, utility spaces, and exterior structures to identify maintenance needs and potential safety hazards.
- Assist with equipment installations, renovations, room preparations, and other facility improvement projects.
- Monitor building systems and promptly report equipment failures or conditions requiring specialized service.
Resident-Care Equipment & Healthcare Environment
- Inspect, maintain, and perform appropriate minor repairs on resident-care equipment, including beds, bed frames, wheelchairs, Geri chairs, bedside tables, and other facility equipment.
- Verify that equipment is safe and functional before returning it to service.
- Remove defective or unsafe equipment from use, when appropriate, and promptly notify the supervisor or responsible department.
- Coordinate with nursing and other departments to address equipment concerns while minimizing disruption to resident care.
- Assist with resident room maintenance, furniture placement, room turnovers, and preparations for new admissions and resident transfers.
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures when entering resident rooms or working in clinical areas.
- Maintain resident privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and respect at all times.
- Coordinate specialized repairs and inspections with qualified vendors when required.
Preventative Maintenance & Documentation
- Complete scheduled preventative maintenance inspections and tasks according to established schedules and manufacturer recommendations.
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests and work orders, prioritizing emergencies and issues that affect resident safety or essential building operations.
- Document work performed, parts used, identified deficiencies, and follow-up requirements in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or designated tracking system.
- Maintain accurate inspection logs, equipment maintenance records, and other required documentation.
- Monitor maintenance supplies, tools, and replacement parts, reporting shortages and assisting with inventory control.
- Identify recurring equipment or building problems and recommend corrective actions to the Director of Environmental Services.
Safety, Compliance & Emergency Preparedness
- Maintain a safe environment by identifying, correcting, and reporting hazards, unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, and potential risks to residents, staff, and visitors.
- Support compliance with applicable federal, New York State, local, fire safety, building, workplace safety, and healthcare facility requirements.
- Assist with routine inspections and readiness activities involving fire doors, emergency exits, lighting, handrails, grab bars, and other safety-related building components.
- Support emergency preparedness activities, including emergency power readiness, severe weather response, water leaks, power outages, and other facility emergencies.
- Maintain clear and accessible corridors, exits, utility rooms, mechanical rooms, and electrical panels.
- Follow lockout/tagout procedures and other applicable safety practices when performing maintenance activities.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow infection control, hazard communication, and chemical safety procedures.
- Report incidents, equipment failures, environmental hazards, and potential compliance concerns promptly to the appropriate supervisor.
- Participate in required training, emergency drills, inspections, and departmental meetings.
Groundskeeping & Exterior Maintenance
- Inspect exterior walkways, ramps, handrails, entrances, and parking areas for hazards and needed repairs.
- Perform snow and ice removal using appropriate equipment, including plowing, snow blowing, shoveling, and salting.
- Respond to severe weather and seasonal maintenance needs, including on-call assignments as required.
- Maintain exterior lighting, drainage systems, downspouts, and other exterior building components.
Environmental Services & General Facility Support
- Maintain maintenance shops, garages, storage areas, tools, vehicles, and equipment in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
- Perform general cleaning and upkeep as assigned, including trash removal, restroom sanitation, window cleaning, and floor care.
- Provide basic troubleshooting and support for televisions, telephones, computers, internet connectivity, and other facility technology.
- Assist with furniture moves, department setups, special events, building tours, and other facility activities.
- Support resident newspaper delivery, funeral director coordination, and other departmental duties as assigned.
- Communicate professionally and courteously with residents, families, staff, contractors, vendors, and visitors.
- Coordinate work with nursing, housekeeping, dietary, administration, and other departments to support daily facility operations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Environmental Services or designee.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Previous experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, skilled trades, environmental services, groundskeeping, or a related field preferred.
- Working knowledge of general building repairs, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and equipment maintenance.
- Experience in a skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, hospital, senior living community, or other healthcare environment preferred.
- Familiarity with preventative maintenance programs, work order systems, and maintenance documentation preferred.
- Basic computer and technology troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of workplace safety, infection prevention, and safe work practices.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, maintenance equipment, and groundskeeping machinery safely.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move equipment and supplies, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Strong communication, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, respond to emergencies, and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Dependable attendance, punctuality, professionalism, and a commitment to maintaining a resident-centered environment.
- Willingness to participate in required training and work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays at time and a half
- Life and supplemental life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings planFree parking and convenient bus route
- Additional employee benefits and opportunities
Join Our Team
At Fairport Rehab & Nursing Center, our Maintenance Team helps create an environment where residents can live safely and comfortably while receiving quality care and rehabilitation services.