Maintenance Assistant

Entry Level Preventive Maintenance Technician

Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Manager or Chief Engineer, perform maintenance tasks and act as an assistant to Operating Engineers, Mechanics, Biomedical/M.I.E.S., and Painters.

• Maintenance and repair of light fixtures and lighting systems by replacement of lamps, covers, lenses, and other non-electrical components.
• Install and/or remove affixed items such as furnishings, signage, and medical equipment holders (E.N.T. lamps, B.P. gauges), etc.
• Uncrate and assemble items as directed.
• Unplug sinks and toilets with plunger or hand auger.
• Support Maintenance Services Personnel as a helper by performing minor preventive maintenance tasks on building systems; e.g., filter replacements, lubrications, coil cleaning, water treatment on fountains/features, provided Journeyman Engineer has performed initial securing of equipment, directed the work, does final inspection, and re-start of equipment.
• Perform minor building preventive maintenance and repairs on such items as: ceilings, minor plumbing operations (angle stop out), electrical cover plates, electrical receptacle testing, door hardware, flooring, walls, and furniture.
• Paint equipment, mechanical room floors, and perform minor patching/painting of architectural surfaces.
• Maintain cleanliness of department equipment and spaces.
• Order, pick up, and deliver parts, equipment, and supplies as needed/directed.
• Perform snow and ice removal when needed.
• Make adjustment to temperature levels as directed by Building Engineer.
• Use of power tools is limited to hand-held or floor/bench mounted (i.e., grinder, drill press, etc.).
• Perform other minor maintenance tasks as assigned.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Hospitals and Health Care