Maintenance Worker

Community Healthcare Network, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Healthcare Network, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance worker to support the Facilities Department across multiple sites, performing minor electrical and maintenance repairs and supervising related activities. You will ensure safety, follow CHN policies, and coordinate with outside contractors as needed.

The role requires relevant experience and a valid driver's license, with the ability to train staff and manage routine preventive maintenance and asset inventory at Healthcare Centers.

Qualifications

• Three years related work experience.
• Strong written and spoken communication.
• Interpersonal skills with staff, patients, visitors.
• Familiar with computer systems and facilities management software.
• Read and interpret safety and maintenance documents.
• Ability to define problems and resolve them quickly.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work to keep Central Office, clinics and satellite offices compliant with regulations and codes.
• Troubleshoot minor electrical, structural, plumbing, and equipment repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and caulk windows/doors.
• Review work requests, set priorities, delegate appropriately and ensure safe completion.
• Install, move, repair, and remove equipment and utilities.
• Oversee external contractors and provide staff training.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow safety regulations.
• Conduct asset inventory and collaborate with Finance on supplies.
• Deliver in-service training to staff.
• Drive Mail Van to clinics, hospitals or other locations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Three years related work experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Maintenance worker will be responsible for providing support to the Facilities Department in overall maintenance of facilities, equipment and minor construction. Will act independently and make repairs and review operational items as necessary. Minor electrical repairs, minor maintenance repairs and supervision of the same, supervision of construction activities and enforcement of CHN Policy and Procedure as related to Safety, Construction, and other operation activities that may occur at the Healthcare Centers.

Position Summary

Maintenance worker will be responsible for providing support to the Facilities Department in overall maintenance of facilities, equipment and minor construction. Will act independently and make repairs and review operational items as necessary. Minor electrical repairs, minor maintenance repairs and supervision of the same, supervision of construction activities and enforcement of CHN Policy and Procedure as related to Safety, Construction, and other operation activities that may occur at the Healthcare Centers.

Duties And Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Under the direction of the Facility Management staff, coordinates work needed to keep Central Office, the clinics and satellite offices in compliance with regulations of funding sources, as well as, local, state, and federal code requirements, including OSHA regulations.
• Troubleshoots minor maintenance problems involving electrical, structural, plumbing, and equipment repair or replacement.
• Performs preventive building maintenance duties, caulks windows and doors, repairs and replaces broken windows.
• Reviews work requests, establishes priorities, delegate’s appropriate work and ensures progress of and completion of work in a safe environment.
• Installs, moves, repairs, and removes equipment and utilities within the building.
• Assists in overseeing outside contractors.
• Provides training to new and existing employees.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Conducts a physical inventory of fixed assets and supplies semi-annually. Work with Finance department to conduct.
• Performs in-service classes to staff as assigned.
• Complies with Employee Health Service requirements.
• Facilitates related services for health center clients as appropriate with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
• Drives Mail Van to and from clinics, hospitals or other locations as directed when required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/License Required

High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Driver License with good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Three years related work experience.
• Communication skills using written and spoken word.
• Good interpersonal skills demonstrable in interactions with staff, patients and visitors.
• Continued education through technical and managerial seminars, workshops and participation in agency in-services.
• Familiar with computer systems and ability to work with electronic facilities management software.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety roles, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to define problems, and resolve them quickly.
• Ability to communicate easily and display a cordial manner towards individuals from a variety of socio-economic, cultural and religious background.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Ability to stand, walk or sit for an extended period of time.
• Ability to hear within normal range.
• Finger and hand dexterity to manipulate objects.
• Some heavy lifting and considerable moving of equipment required.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Possible exposure to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens.