Mechanic

Catholic Health Services; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady of Consolation, a member of Catholic Health, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to sustain a safe, compliant nursing home facility in New York. The role covers light electrical and plumbing work, basic HVAC, and preventive maintenance of building systems and equipment, with attention to infection control standards.

Applicants should have a high school diploma with shop courses; healthcare or industrial facility experience is preferred and basic computer skills are helpful.

Qualifications

• High School equivalent with shop courses.
• Technical or vocational training in maintenance or mechanical systems preferred.
• Healthcare, nursing home or industrial facilities experience preferred.
• Ability to lift, push and pull equipment and materials as needed.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to complete light electrical and plumbing work.
• Knowledge of blueprints, hand tools, power tools and woodworking power tools required.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, infection control standards and nursing home polices.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and building systems.
• Monitor facility grounds and perform seasonal maintenance such as snow removal or salting when required.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Conduct preventive maintenance according to scheduled programs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection records and work orders.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency repair situations.
• Report safety hazards and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Light electrical work

Plumbing knowledge

Blueprints

Hand tools

Power tools

Safety regulations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent with shop courses

Technical or vocational training in maintenance

Tools

Blueprints

Woodworking power tools

Job description

Overview

Our Lady of Consolation is a proud member of Catholic Health and a recognized leader in providing exceptional quality driven care. We offer Long Term, Post-Acute and Skilled Nursing services. Our Lady of Consolation is located on the beautiful Great South Bay and is comprised of a 345-bed nursing and rehabilitative care center. Our nurses, physicians and support staff are devoted to providing patient driven health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families and our community.

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and inspecting building systems and equipment within the nursing home facility to ensure a safe, comfortable, and compliant environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and general repairs involving plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical systems, and facility equipment.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Must be able to complete light electrical and plumbing work.
• Knowledge of blueprints, hand tools, power tools and woodworking power tools required.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, infection control standards and nursing home polices.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and building systems.
• Monitor facility grounds and perform seasonal maintenance such as snow removal or salting when required. Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Conduct preventive maintenance according to scheduled programs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection records and work orders.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency repair situations.
• Report safety hazards and recommend corrective actions.

Requirements

• High School equivalent with shop courses required. Technical or vocational training in maintenance or mechanical systems preferred.
• Previous experience in healthcare, nursing home or industrial facilities preferred.
• Ability to lift, push and pull equipment and materials as needed.
• Basic computer skills.

Salary Range

USD $27.17 - USD $41.80 /Hr.

The pay for this position ranges from $27.17-$41.80 per hour.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include anybonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this jobandit does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.