Maintenance Helper (Full Time Day Shift)

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

27d•Onsite

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Maintenance Helpers assist skilled and semiskilled trades positions by performing a variety of relatively unskilled tasks while learning a trade. Qualified candidates should demonstrate excellent intrapersonal skills and time management skills. They should have attention to detail and be able to work with all levels of the organization. Duties of a Maintenance Helper may include the following but are not limited to: On assignment to the metal working and plumbing trades assists by carrying and holding construction materials and tools; threading and connecting pipe as directed; unplugging stoppages; replacing faucet washers; cutting sheet metal and soldering; carrying and placing heavy items and cleaning shop and work areas after work is performed. Assists skilled and semiskilled trades positions in building and structure maintenance and construction performing the heavier and less skilled work such as lifting and placing timbers; mixing mortar and plaster; erecting ladders and scaffolds; cleaning gutters and eaves; removing materials preparatory to repair or construction; preparing surfaces and spreading paint; carrying bricks and mortar; digging ditches; operating jack hammer pumps, light trucks and other power equipment; cleans shop and cleans up after repair work. As assigned, may perform such less difficult and repetitive production activities such as making mattresses by cutting and covering plastic or rubber foam materials to size, cutting and installing window shades, and assembling new furniture delivered disassembled. When assigned to automotive and mechanical maintenance, assists skilled and semiskilled mechanics by changing and repairing tires; assembling and disassembling automotive equipment and other machinery as directed; assisting in lifting and positioning heavy parts and assemblies; cleaning parts; washing and polishing vehicles; lubricating vehicles; changing batteries; operating steam cleaners; scraping rust from and painting equipment; and as assigned may be responsible for the storage of lubricants tires and batteries. On assignment to the electrical trades assists Electricians and Maintenance Men (Electrician) in electrical work by performing such tasks as assisting on new installations by loading and unloading materials and tools; nailing, tightening bolts, driving screws, fishing cable and other manual tasks as directed; disassembling motors and appliances and cleaning parts as directed; learning to test parts for operational failure and to reassemble them; inspecting and lubricating motors and other electrical and related installations and reporting on their operating condition; changing light bulbs and tubes; replacing fuses and simple components of domestic systems such as switches.

Requirements

Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and motorized equipment.
Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor.
When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State Driver's License appropriate for the type of vehicle operated.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a hospital setting and/or in the hospital industry.
Possess excellent intrapersonal skills, time management skills, have attention to detail and be able to work with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Assists skilled and semiskilled trades positions by performing a variety of relatively unskilled tasks while learning a trade.
Assists in metal working and plumbing trades.
Assists in building and structure maintenance and construction.
Performs less difficult and repetitive production activities.
Assists in automotive and mechanical maintenance.
Assists in electrical trades.