Maintenance Mechanic

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Mission

We provide high quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual’s needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge…Life. Inspired Every Day.

Maintenance Mechanic, Full-Time
Pay Rate: $22.00 / hourly 

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the repair, maintenance and preventive maintenance of the buildings, equipment and grounds of the Episcopal SeniorLife Communities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Accept work orders for general repairs and complete them according to priority as assigned by the Regional Maintenance Manager.
• Consult and ask for assistance from skilled maintenance mechanic or maintenance Manager when needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Assist and service all pre-filters and permanent filters in all filter banks, located in the fan rooms or the buildings, as scheduled.
• Participate in the cleaning of filters in all perimeter heating/air-conditioning, as scheduled.
• Participate in monthly safety checks and make repairs to the above as assigned.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to Regional Maintenance Manager as soon as possible.
• Ensure maintenance supplies, including paint, brushes, rollers, etc., have been
• replenished as necessary.
• Ensure that the facility and its equipment is properly maintained for resident comfort,
• convenience and safety.
• Responsible for physical plant including painting, snow removal, and grounds work.
• Assists with snow removal between resident vehicles as required.
• Operate mechanical equipment in a safe manner.
• Empty trash in outside receptacles when necessary.
• Painting offices, resident rooms, other areas as needed.
• Pick up trash on grounds every morning, weather permitting.
• Assist in fire alarm testing.
• Take an active role in fire drills.
• Exhibit knowledge of maintenance, policies and procedures.
• Keep tools and equipment in good repair.
• Attend all staff meetings and in-services as scheduled.
• Comply with facility-required in-services.
• Wear departmental uniform on a daily basis.
• Participate in on-call rotation schedule.
• Required to use of own vehicle to travel between all ESLC facilities. 
• Keep Regional Maintenance Manager informed of supply needs.
• All other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess own transportation and a valid New York State driver’s license with a clean driving record. Able to perform general building repair and maintenance. Knowledgeable in OSHA regulations and state sanitary codes. Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors and the general public.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalency required.

EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 2 years of building maintenance experience. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performing duties of this job requires prolonged walking and standing. Must be able to regularly lift 30 pounds and occasional lift 50 pounds without assistance and the ability to sit, talk, and hear is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer