Maintenance Technician Full Time

United Methodist Homes is a faith-based nonprofit organization founded in 1958 that operates senior living options in the Greater Binghamton region of New York and the Northeastern region of Pennsylvania. Forefront Healthcare is UMH’s service partner delivering Environmental Services and Facilities Management to support the community at UMH Hilltop Campus.

Job Description

Forefront Healthcare is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team at our Binghamton, NY location.

WE OFFER AMAZING BENEFITS! PTO, Vacation time, Holidays, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, and much more!

Check out our website:  oneforefront.com

The Maintenance Technician performs general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings requiring practical skill and knowledge (but not proficiency) in such trades as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work. Work involves a variety of the following duties:

Replacing electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors, using plaster or compound to patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings, repairing or replacing sinks, and toilets; replacing damaged paneling and floor tiles, installing door locks, performing general maintenance on equipment and machinery and other duties as assigned. Depending on the site/location, Facility Technician may have multiple levels or classifications to help differentiate seniority amongst associates within the Facility Management Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE

Specific responsibilities and knowledge may include, but not limited to:

• Maintain and repair machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings

• Fix or replace faulty electrical switches, outlets, and circuit breakers (as allowable per local and state requirements)

• Inspect and diagnose problems and figure out the best way to correct them

• Perform routine preventive maintenance 

• Plan repair work using blueprints or diagrams

• Upkeep of buildings and properties

• Order supplies from catalogs and storerooms

• Keep detailed records of their work

• Other duties as assigned

A Maintenance Technician is hired for maintenance and repair tasks that are not complex enough to need the specialized training of a licensed tradesperson.

Maintenance Technicians may fix windows, doors, floors, woodwork, walls, and other parts of buildings. These workers are also responsible for recognizing when a job is above their skill level and requires the expertise of others.

Maintenance Technicians will get supplies and parts from distributors or storerooms to fix problems.

Must have the ability to use hand and power tools to ensure safe operation and proper operation during the performance of daily assignments.

Qualifications

This position is required to maintain the following competencies during employment:

• At a minimum, applicant must be able to obtain OSHA 10 (General Industry) safety certification within the first six (6) months of employment (this training will be provided)

• No certifications/licenses are required

• Five (5) years of maintenance experience desired

• At a minimum, high school diploma and/or equivalent

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Pay Rate:  $17-$18/hr

Shifts Available: 

1st Shift: 7am-3:30pm

2nd Shift: 2:30pm-10:30pm