Maintenance Worker (Req 101131)

Whitney M Young Jr Health Center•Albany, NY

About The Position

Whitney Young Health is hiring a Maintenance Worker to maintain the physical condition of its buildings and grounds and help ensure a safe environment of care. The role includes general repairs and upkeep involving light plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, painting, HVAC, floor care, grounds maintenance, equipment, and vehicles. The worker may also assist with contracted construction projects and provide backup to other Environment of Care services. The position requires professional, reliable handling of vehicles, deliveries, goods, mail, and transactions, as well as attention to safety, security, customer service, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance. The role involves physically demanding work, including lifting or pulling up to 75 pounds, and requires schedule flexibility and overtime availability, including snow-removal call-ins.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of related maintenance work experience and basic knowledge of maintenance responsibilities, including operating maintenance equipment.
One year of related housekeeping work experience and basic knowledge of housekeeping responsibilities, including operating housekeeping equipment.
Good physical condition and ability to lift or pull up to 75 pounds.
Current New York State driver's license without violations.
Flexible schedule and availability for overtime, including call-ins for snow removal.
Ability to perform work involving mobility and reaching overhead, and to work in positions such as stooping, standing, bending, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Five years of related work experience.
Work experience in a medical facility.
Two-year trade school certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain outdoor grounds, including mowing, weeding, trimming bushes and trees, snow removal, parking lot and sidewalk upkeep, painting, sweeping, and power washing.
Perform indoor maintenance and repairs, including minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work, painting, and floor maintenance.
Operate WYH vehicles safely and legally; complete safety checks and trip documentation, perform routine vehicle maintenance, and report malfunctions or recommend servicing.
Handle cash and credit cards responsibly for bank deposits, fuel, vendor purchases, and other transactions.
Handle mail and deliveries professionally and transport goods or individuals at the direction of the EOC Supervisor.
Maintain and repair small-engine equipment, including lawn mowers, weed whackers, floor buffers, power sprayers, and power tools.
Perform minor vehicle and large-engine maintenance and repairs on WYH vehicles as directed by the EOC Supervisor.
Move and set up office equipment; set up and break down meeting rooms and other function spaces.
Assist with contracted construction projects as directed by the EOC Supervisor.
Monitor facilities proactively for safety and security concerns and report issues promptly.
Provide backup and assistance to other Environment of Care departmental services, such as housekeeping or floor care, as directed by the EOC Supervisor.
Provide excellent internal and external customer service; communicate and follow HIPAA, corporate compliance, and client confidentiality requirements; comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Complete other duties as assigned.