Maintenance Mechanic II - Island Nursing Rehab Center

We are a 120-bed not-for-profit nursing facility offering advanced healthcare while providing skilled nursing and rehabilitative services for both long and short term residents. Located on eight beautiful landscaped acres, we also provide sub-acute services, wound care and respite services.

The Mission of Island Nursing and Rehab Center is to provide the highest quality of care to all residents/patients in a manner that ensures respect, dignity, compassion, sensitivity and concern.

The Vision of Island Nursing and Rehab Center is to achieve the highest level of resident/patient care services by focusing on resident/patient satisfaction and to serve as a center of excellence for our specialty programs, as well as a high-quality provider of care to the elderly and physically frail population in our community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must hold a High School diploma or must have no less than five (5) years experience in the field of facility Maintenance , electrical , plumbing , HVAC, carpentry.  Must be well versed in all phases of building maintenance. Trade school experiences a plus.  Must have command of the English language.  Previous health care experiences a plus . Universal E.P.A. certificate a plus. Must possess a valid NYS drivers license.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

To perform preventive maintenance and repair work throughout the facility as scheduled.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Reports to the Director of Engineering/Security, but may be supervised by Lead Mechanic 
2. Makes repairs to building systems, equipment, furniture and structure as directed.
3. Keeps logs and records on equipment as directed.
4. Uses shop tools and diagnostic instruments to make repairs.
5. Maintains all work area in neat and orderly functions.
6. Informs Director of Engineering/Security of any malfunctioning systems or dangerous conditions.
7. Follows safety procedures including OSHA regulations and lock-out/tag-our procedures.
8. May repair wall surfaces including sheet-rock and wallpaper.
9. Involved in snow removal process.
10. Interacts with other staff and residents in courteous and respectful manner.
11. Works with other staff on larger projects.
12. Knows the fire plan and disaster procedures.
13. Is aware of and understands resident rights policies.
14. Complies with the facility’s grooming guidelines.
15. Demonstrates knowledge, respect and sensitivity of resident’s rights as identified within the Resident Bill of Rights and facility policy and mission statement.  Assures confidentiality of all resident information.
16. Attends in-service education as required by position title.
17. Performs other related duties as requested by the Director of Engineering/Security.
18. Must be on call alternating with other engineering staff.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 As required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

• to be able to move, traverse long distances
•  to be able to ascend/descend, work atop, traverse stairs
• to be able to move, transport, position, put, install, remove approximately 50 lbs.