Maintenance Technician

Morris Heights Health Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Morris Heights Health Center is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the Bronx facility with general repairs and safety-related tasks. The role requires coordinating with various departments, assisting in repairs, and maintaining clean, organized workspaces.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, 2–3 years of related experience, and basic skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Alternate schedules and site assignments are possible, with emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent, including related work experience in one or more building trades.
• Two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• All workers must follow safety and security rules and regulations; non-compliance may result in disciplinary action.
• Ability to solve practical problems and handle varied situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures; ability to write routine reports.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional attitude and positive relations with other departments and staff.
• Work alternate schedules and sites as assigned to support operations.
• Assist in Emergency/Safety drills and with safety management tasks.
• Support repairs and maintenance projects under supervision.
• Prepare work areas (setup, mix, pour, secure) and keep spaces clean and organized.
• Assist with electrical or plumbing repairs and installations as needed.
• Assemble prefabricated furniture, chairs, cabinets and fixtures.
• Install bulletin boards, dispensers, frames and fixtures.
• Haul materials and assist with heavy lifting duties.
• Participate in meetings and trainings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Written & spoken communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two to three years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: Bronx, NY 10453
Salary Range: $25.00 - $26.00 Hourly

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve the department and facility with a constant professional attitude and quality. Establish good, meaningful relations with other departments and staff members.
• Work alternate schedules and sites as assigned to support operations.
• Assist in all Emergency/Safety management drills implemented by the Center.
• Assist the Supervisor, Safety Engineer with a variety of repair and maintenance projects.
• Assist with prep work, such as setting up, breaking down, mixing, pouring, and securing work areas.
• Handle cleanup and organize materials and tools, and the workshop.
• Perform basic repairs under supervision, such as fixing leaky faucets, patching or painting drywall.
• Provide support for more complex tasks, like assisting with electrical or plumbing repairs and installations.
• Assembly of prefabricated furniture, chairs, cabinets, and other needed assemblies.
• Install bulletin boards, restroom dispensers, wall frames, and other fixtures.
• Haul materials and assist with tasks that require heavy lifting.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Assist in snow removal.
• Ability to work alternate schedules.
• Participates in meetings and trainings.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described, including related work experience in one or more of the building trades.
• Two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• All workers are under an obligation to follow rules and regulations pertaining to safety and security. Failure to comply with Safety & security rules and regulations will result in disciplinary action and ultimately termination of employment.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of Center staff.
• Must have basic knowledge in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerP.