Maintenance Technician

Centers-Health-Car; Town of Elizabethtown (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Elizabethtown, NY is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support routine inspections, HVAC/plumbing/electrical tasks, and timely repair of vacated rooms. The role requires on-call flexibility, strong MS Office skills, and a dedication to safety and quality service.

Responsibilities include responding to staff and resident maintenance requests, performing emergency repairs, and ensuring compliance with state, federal, and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Extensive experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general maintenance.
• Ability to multi-task and stay focused in stressful situations.
• Rotating off-hour/weekend on-call availability and schedule flexibility.
• Solid computer skills and MS Office knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist with regular facility and equipment inspections for safety, upkeep, appearance.
• Maintain HVAC system, plumbing, electrical installations and repairs.
• Respond to maintenance requests by staff and residents.
• Repair and maintain vacated rooms promptly.
• Be available for emergency troubleshooting and repairs.
• Ensure equipment is clean and working at all times.
• Ensure all work complies with State/Federal and OSHA standards.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical work

Carpentry

General maintenance

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