Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

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

If you are a dependable, hardworking individual who enjoys working in a diverse environment and takes pride in making a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.

Join the Gurwin team and become part of an organization committed to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:                                 

• This is a campus position and not limited to one building

• 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:

• We offer an excellent salary and dynamic work environment.

• Medical Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) for eligible employees, plus a family option. Includes:

• 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!

EOE M/F/D/V