Maintenance Worker

Job Description

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.


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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Maintenance Worker.


In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for performing work related to maintenance, repair and operation of plant, equipment and systems, which does not require the specific skill of a mechanic. Such tasks include, but are not limited to electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, General and Preventative Maintenance, Building Maintenance and other tasks.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plumbing - Repairs flushometers. Replaces faucet washers. Unclogs drains toilets, urinals, etc. with hand snake. Investigates leaks. Assists plumbers with power snakes. Assists in repairing and replacing damaged or defective piping fixtures in an efficient manner.
• General and Preventive Maintenance - Lubricates equipment, changes filters. Assists with belt replacement. Repairs mobile equipment. Assists mechanics. Performs electrical and pneumatic connections under the supervision of the mechanic. Cleans equipment and tools to ensure they remain in proper working condition.
• Building Maintenance - Replaces suspended ceiling tiles. Reattaches hanging items (soap dispensers, lights, pictures, etc.). Re-glues base molding and floor tiles.
• Assists mechanics with larger, more complicated repairs. Assists mechanics with larger, more complicated repairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Refrigeration - Cleans, removes and replaces filters in DX and window air conditioners. Assists mechanics with installation of air conditioners. Preventive maintenance of systems. Refrigeration units.
• Electrical repairs - Replaces 110v receptacles, switches and florescent ballasts. Replaces light bulbs and tubes. Repairs light fixtures. Investigates status of equipment. Replaces fuses (low voltage). Checks outlets, traces electric circuits, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduation or trade school degree
• 2 years of experience working in the general maintenance or helper trade or, at the discretion of the hiring manager, Construction, Real Estate, Architectural, Facilities or Health Care organization.
• At the discretion of the hiring manager, trade school may reduce the requirement to zero years experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trade school education is desirable.
• Two years prior experience as maintenance mechanic or helper is desirable.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.


NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $87,851.24 - $87,851.24 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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