Maintenance Technician

Centers Health Care; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is seeking a Maintenance Assistant in Elizabethtown, NY. You will assist with facility inspections, HVAC/plumbing/electrical maintenance, respond to requests from staff and residents, and repair vacated rooms in a timely fashion.

The role requires on-call rotating shifts, strong work ethic, and basic leadership. Our team is committed to safety and adherence to OSHA standards, with opportunities to contribute to a warm, well-maintained facility.

Qualifications

• Min. high school diploma or equivalent.
• Willing to rotate on-call weekends and off-hours.
• Solid computer skills; MS Office proficiency.
• Extensive experience in HVAC, plumbing, electric, carpentry & general maintenance.
• Ability to multi-task / stay focused in stressful situations.
• Evidence of basic leadership skills and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with regular facility & equipment inspections for safety, upkeep, appearance.
• Assist with maintenance of HVAC system, plumbing, electrical installation/repairs.
• Respond to maintenance requests by staff & residents.
• Repair and maintain vacated rooms in a timely manner.
• Be available for emergency troubleshooting & repairs of equipment.
• Ensure that all equipment is clean and in working condition at all times.
• Ensure all work is done in accordance with State/Federal & OSHA standards.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Initiative for quality service

Multi-tasking

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Essex Center is hiring a Maintenance Assistant in Elizabethtown, NY.

Duties Include:

• Assist with regular facility & equipment inspections for safety, upkeep, appearance.
• Assist with maintenance of HVAC system, plumbing electrical installation/repairs
• Responding to maintenance requests by Staff & Residents.
• Repairing and maintaining vacated rooms in a timely manner.
• Be available for emergency troubleshooting & repairs of equipment.
• Ensure that all equipment is clean and in working condition at all times.
• Ensure all work is done in accordance with State/Federal & OSHA standards.

Requirements Include:

• Min. high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong work ethic, intense drive, initiative for quality service.
• Rotating off-hour/weekend on-call availability and schedule flexibility is a must.
• Solid computer skills; working knowledge of MS Office.
• Extensive experience in HVAC, plumbing, electric, carpentry & general maintenance.
• Ability to multi-task / stay on task & maintain focus in stressful situations.
• Evidence of basic leadership skills and supervision.

About us:

Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 100-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Elizabethtown, New York. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence. Essex Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V