Maintenance Technician Full Time

Forefront Culinary & Support Services; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront Culinary & Support Services is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Binghamton, NY, to perform general maintenance and repairs. The ideal candidate will possess mechanical skills and the ability to use hand and power tools safely. Competitive pay and benefits are offered in a rewarding work environment.

Benefits

PTO

Vacation time

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must obtain OSHA 10 safety certification within 6 months.
• Five years of maintenance experience desired.
• Basic proficiency in trades such as painting, plumbing, and electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Fix or replace faulty electrical switches and outlets.
• Inspect and diagnose mechanical issues.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Plumbing skills

Carpentry skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Company Description

Forefront Healthcare isunique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience

Job Description

Come elevate your career with our company that has won the#1 "Best places to work by Modern Healthcare!"Forefront Healthcare is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team at our Binghamton, NY location.

WE OFFER AMAZING BENEFITS!PTO, Vacation time, Holidays, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, and much more!

Check out our website:oneforefront.com

The Maintenance Technician performs general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings requiring practical skill and knowledge (but not proficiency) in such trades as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work. Work involves a variety of the following duties:

Replacing electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors, using plaster or compound to patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings, repairing or replacing sinks, and toilets; replacing damaged paneling and floor tiles, installing door locks, performing general maintenance on equipment and machinery and other duties as assigned. Depending on the site/location, Facility Technician may have multiple levels or classifications to help differentiate seniority amongst associates within the Facility Management Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE

Specific responsibilities and knowledge may include, but not limited to:

• Maintain and repair machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings

• Fix or replace faulty electrical switches, outlets, and circuit breakers (as allowable per local and state requirements)

• Inspect and diagnose problems and figure out the best way to correct them

• Perform routine preventive maintenance

• Plan repair work using blueprints or diagrams

• Upkeep of buildings and properties

• Order supplies from catalogs and storerooms

• Keep detailed records of their work

• Other duties as assigned

A Maintenance Technician is hired for maintenance and repair tasks that are not complex enough to need the specialized training of a licensed tradesperson.

Maintenance Technicians may fix windows, doors, floors, woodwork, walls, and other parts of buildings. These workers are also responsible for recognizing when a job is above their skill level and requires the expertise of others.

Maintenance Technicians will get supplies and parts from distributors or storerooms to fix problems.

Must have the ability to use hand and power tools to ensure safe operation and proper operation during the performance of daily assignments.

Qualifications

This position is required to maintain the following competencies during employment:

• At a minimum, applicant must be able to obtainOSHA 10 (General Industry) safety certification within the first six (6) months of employment (this training will be provided)

• No certifications/licenses are required

• Five (5) years of maintenance experience desired

• At a minimum, high school diploma and/or equivalent

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Pay Rate:$17.00/hr