Maintenance Technician - Temporary - Full-Time

Ozanam Hall Nursing Home of Queens•New York, NY

9d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Come join us at Ozanam Hall Nursing Home of Queens! A Faith-Based, Nonprofit, Short-Term Rehabilitation and Skilled Geriatric Care facility sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, we've served the community since 1971. We are a place of life, a place of caring, and more importantly, a true home for our residents. We are seeking a Maintenance Technician – TEMPORARY (for up to 6 months to cover a leave). This is a Local 342 Union job. Schedule = 8am to 4pm; 5 days/week. $18.60 to start. $20.44 after 60 days.

Requirements

High School or vocational school graduate or equivalent.
Experience in carpentry, painting and drywall required.
Experience in electrical wiring, fixtures and plumbing required.
Experience in operating and maintaining boilers, central A/C, air compressors and pumps required.
Knowledge and interest in working with elderly residents.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all building equipment.
Perform basic carpentry, painting, drywall, and refinishing work as needed.
Repair electrical wiring, fixtures and plumbing as needed.
Mechanical repairs on items such as hospital beds, lifts, stands, wheelchairs, commercial kitchen equipment, and commercial laundry equipment.
Operate and maintain boilers, central A/C, air compressors, pumps, etc.
Make necessary adjustments to supply heat, cooking and other services.
Assist with snow removal using appropriate equipment, including snowplows.
Assist with installation, maintenance, and up-keep of computers.
Preventive maintenance on equipment as necessary.