Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

Gurwin Healthcare System is a comprehensive continuum of care dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services and compassionate support to the people we serve. Located on a beautiful 36-acre campus in Commack, NY, Gurwin offers a wide range of healthcare and senior living services. Our campus includes the 460-bed Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, which provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, memory care, respiratory and ventilator services, palliative and hospice care, social and medical adult day programs, as well as on-site dialysis and infusion therapy. The campus also features Gurwin Jewish : Fay J. Lindner Residences, our assisted living community; Fountaingate Gardens, our independent living community; and Certified and Licensed Home Care Services Agencies. With our innovative facilities and continuously expanding services, Gurwin provides excellent opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We are currently seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join our dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair the facility’s HVAC, boilers, plumbing, electrical systems, equipment, and grounds.
• Troubleshoot building problems and perform preventive maintenance.
• Complete work orders and maintenance documentation.
• Respond to emergencies and snow events, potentially working extended hours.
• Work around residents, including people with dementia and behavioral challenges.
• Follow fire/disaster procedures and facility safety requirements.
• Available for snow removal as needed and on call.
• Work with relatively little supervision.

Requirements

• Basic electrical, plumbing, and mechanical knowledge.
• HVAC troubleshooting.
• Boiler experience/knowledge.
• Ability to diagnose building operational problems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Comfort working in a healthcare/subacute-care environment.
• Reliability during emergencies.
• Understands written and oral instructions.
• Completes work and tasks as directed.
• Capable of using small hand and power tools.
• Capable of extensive bending, standing, walking, climbing ladders, shoveling snow and kneeling.
• Capable of lifting and moving heavy objects (up to 75 lbs).
• Capable of completing assigned tasks appropriately and without call back.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) for eligible employees, plus a family option.
  • Fitness Reimbursement Program
  • Wellness discounts
  • Dental Insurance through MetLife
  • Vision Insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (EyeMed)
  • Accrued holiday/personal and vacation time; payout for unused sick time for those who qualify
  • Flexible Spending Account – Medical and/or Dependent Care
  • Long term disability Insurance for those who qualify (no cost to employee)
  • Life Insurance – value is equal to employee’s annual salary (no cost to employee)
  • National Employee Assistance Program (no cost to employee)
  • Childcare, membership and program discounts at Suffolk YJCC, Commack and Mid-Island YJCC, Plainview
  • Tax deferred annuity plan – employee automatically enrolled with 3% contribution / employer contributes 4% after one year of service (graded vesting)
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
  • Staff cafeteria with subsidized pricing
  • Other discounts and added value for employees from outside corporations including BJs membership discount, Four-leaf FCU savings perks, Plum Benefits Entertainment discounts and more!

Schedule

Shift hours are 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, five shifts per week including every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday).