Maintenance/Security Worker

Summary

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, Maintenance is responsible for routine building maintenance, environmental support, security/access control, and facility operations throughout Betances Health Center and its network locations. The position supports a safe, clean, functional, and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff while following organizational safety, emergency preparedness, infection-control, and fire/life-safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Building Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance and light repairs involving walls, floors, ceilings, doors, locks, sinks, fixtures, furniture, and other building components.
• Perform painting, plastering, light handy work, and floor maintenance within the employee's skill level.
• Perform minor troubleshooting, repairs, and adjustments of locks on doors, cabinets, and desks.
• Safely use hand and power tools.
• Identify projects requiring a higher-skilled or licensed tradesperson and report them to the supervisor.
• Move furniture, equipment, and supplies between network locations as directed.
• Change HVAC filters when required and report mechanical malfunctions.
• Maintain assigned tools and equipment safely and properly.

Environmental Services / Housekeeping Support

• Maintain interior and exterior areas free of debris, including snow, leaves, boxes, garbage, and other hazards.
• Clean assigned rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, stairways, parking areas, water fountains, and other work areas.
• Perform floor care, including stripping and waxing, as assigned and trained.
• Handle general waste, recycling, and medical waste according to Betances policies and established procedures.
• Use required PPE and follow infection-control and workplace-safety procedures in clinical areas.

Fire & Life Safety

• Perform assigned fire/life-safety checks and inspections in accordance with facility procedures.
• Monitor and report deficiencies involving fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, exits, doors, and other life-safety conditions.
• Maintain required fire/life-safety inspection and maintenance logs.
• Participate in fire drills and emergency exercises as assigned.
• Immediately report fire/life-safety deficiencies, alarms, impairments, or unsafe conditions and follow established emergency procedures.
• Perform fire-watch or other regulated fire-safety duties only when appropriately trained, authorized, and/or certified as required.

Security & Access Control

• Monitor assigned entrances, exits, and designated areas to help maintain a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors.
• Activate/deactivate building alarms and open/close gates and facilities according to established procedures.
• Monitor access to restricted areas as directed.
• Report suspicious activity, unauthorized access, security incidents, or threats to the appropriate supervisor and emergency authorities when required.
• Follow workplace-violence, emergency response, and security procedures.

Emergency Preparedness

• Respond to facility emergencies according to the Emergency Preparedness Manual and site procedures.
• Assist with emergency response, evacuation, building access, and other assigned emergency-management activities.
• Know the location of emergency equipment, exits, utility shutoffs, and emergency communication resources applicable to assigned locations.
• Report emergency conditions and document incidents or corrective actions as required.

Documentation & Preventive Maintenance

• Maintain accurate logs and documentation for work orders, repairs, building alarms, fire extinguishers, inspections, waste management, and other assigned facility activities.
• Complete work orders and inspection records accurately and within required timeframes.
• Report recurring equipment or building problems and assist with preventive-maintenance activities.
• Protect patient, employee, operational, and facility information encountered during work.

Travel & Other Duties

• Travel between Betances Health Center network facilities as operational needs require.
• Occasional operation of a company vehicle may be required, subject to organizational requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including changes in work hours or work location, as operational needs require.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; related technical education is preferred.
• Proven maintenance, facilities, housekeeping, security/access-control, or related experience.
• Skilled in safe use of common hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and follow technical manuals, work orders, drawings, and facility instructions.
• Ability to use measuring instruments or basic electronic testing devices is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, follow-up, and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Professional presentation and attitude.
• Ability to perform routine floor-care activities, including stripping and waxing.