Who We Are:

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is the only hospital providing emergency and ambulatory care to the densely populated, culturally and economically diverse, and medically underserved populations of the Rockaways and Five Towns in southern Queens County and southwestern Nassau County, New York. Celebrating over 110 years of community care, the 257-bed facility provides people of all faiths with comprehensive preventive, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services, regardless of ability to pay.

Come Grow With Us!

Type: Full-Time (75 hours biweekly)

Shift: Days

Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Salary: $105,000 - $115,000

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining a preventive maintenance program within the confines of an annual budget, including all heating and air conditioning, as well as maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.
• Ensure general maintenance tasks (interior and exterior) are completed as specified by work orders, including painting, lighting, painting, prompt snow removal of sidewalks, maintenance of the dumpster area and other duties as requested.
• Respond 24hrs to emergency equipment problems and repairs or contact third party for repair for water leaks and plugged sinks and toilets, electrical repairs such as wiring and outlet problems, clean-up of spills including chemical, hazmat and medical and hazardous waste, etc.
• Maintain adequate amount of equipment and supplies in accordance with department budget and Center standards.
• Prepare and maintain documentation and records in orderly well-kept files in compliance with Joint Commission, OSHA, NFPA, Article 28 standards and applicable city, state and federal laws.
• Maintain records of maintenance projects and monitor projects to ensure completion. Coordinate contractor activities during remodeling projects to ensure safety and cleanliness of facility, including shutting down and restart of utility systems.
• Respond to fire alarms according to established procedures, assisting in building evacuation, turning off alarm, notifying appropriate persons, resetting of fire alarm, fire doors or contact third party to do so.

Qualifications:

• Approximately three to five years of work-related experience including basic plumbing and knowledge and maintenance of electrical and HVAC, equipment, painting and general carpentry repairs and general facility maintenance.
• Ability to negotiate vendor agreements and manage contractual relations while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
• Able to read, comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions and aptitude to provide and supervise knowledge of general painting and general carpentry maintenance, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Analytical skills at a level to interpret detailed instructions, floor plans and the like in order to assemble, repair equipment and furniture, remodel work areas, etc.
• Familiar with local building codes, The Joint Commission, NFPA, and OSHA regulations, as well as familiar with all current health and safety regulations.
• Requires a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills.