Maintenance Technician

Centers Health Care; Town of Elizabethtown (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Center is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join our Elizabethtown, NY team. You will assist with inspections, HVAC/plumbing/electrical maintenance, and respond to requests from staff and residents to keep facilities safe and well‑maintained.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a strong work ethic, on‑call flexibility, solid MS Office skills, and extensive maintenance experience across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general trades.

Qualifications

• Min. high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong work ethic and initiative for quality service.
• Rotating off-hour/weekend 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Leadership skills

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Computer skills

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