Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic-Full Time

Now hiring for both permanent and temporary roles

The Parker Jewish Institute, located in New Hyde Park NY, is seeking a Full Time General Mechanic to join our building services team in our skilled nursing facility. A vital and important part of the team you will ensure the facility and its equipment are in good working condition to ensure the comfort and safety of our residents.

As a Maintenance Mechanic at Parker Jewish Institute, you will be responsible for general building repairs and preventative maintenance assignments. An essential part of the building services team, you will carry out assignments, inspections and maintenance of gas, plumbing, electrical, electronic, HVAC systems, painting, grounds maintenance, as well as other assignments as needed.

The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers inpatient programs such as sub-acute/short term rehabilitation, long-term care and nursing home care, as well as community health services encompassing certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home.

Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care.

• Friendly, collaborative team environment and exciting career growth opportunities providing an opportunity to learn, grow and have an impact on the overall results
• Excellent training and clinical education
• Accessible via public transportation
• Free parking on site for all staff
• On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch

• High School Diploma or GED
• Four (4) years of apprenticeship training in one or more trades (documented) or four (4) years of experience in the carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, masonry, or one of the mechanical trades
• Must have a clean and active NYS Driver's License
• Must have and maintain a valid FDNY and G71 certificate of fitness required by FDNY
• Will be friendly and sociable and be able to provide comfort to patients with good interpersonal skills - both verbal and in writing
• Team member - with a collaborative, team-based work environment, we are looking for individuals who embrace a high level of care, compassion and teamwork