Maintenance Workers Plant Operations

Maintenance Workers Plant Operations

Now Hiring: Maintenance Workers Location: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Jamaica, NY Shift: Full-Time, Day Shift (flexibility may be required) Salary: $31.41/hr.

About Us: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, part of the Medisys Health Network, is a 384-bed fully accredited community-based teaching hospital and a Level I Trauma & Stroke Center. We provide comprehensive medical, pediatric, and psychiatric services, including emergency care, ambulatory surgery, and advanced diagnostic services. Join our Plant Operations team and play a critical role in keeping our facility safe, efficient, and operational for patients, staff, and visitors.

Position Overview: We are seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians to support our Plant Operations Department. The ideal candidates are skilled, hands-on, and safety-conscious, with prior experience in building engineering, facility management, or hospital maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with or perform general maintenance across multiple facility systems under the guidance of the Lead General Mechanic.
• Inspect equipment and building systems to troubleshoot and identify issues.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, including minor welding, plumbing, electrical repairs, and carpentry.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in engineering areas.
• Perform groundskeeping tasks, including snow removal and walkway safety.
• Operate hand and power tools, as well as equipment such as snow blowers, tractors, bobcats, and salt spreaders.
• Participate in team cleanups and other projects to maintain a safe and efficient hospital environment.

Qualifications:

Must have H.S. or General Equivalency Diploma. Must have a clean NYS Driver's License. Basic Reading, writing, and math skills. 3 Years (hospital experience preferred) or skills including carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and other maintenance skills in a corporate setting. May be required to work different shifts, including weekends and holidays, when required by the supervisor. Driving a company vehicle is required.