Maintenance Technician

Fairport Rehab & Nursing Center | Fairport, NY

Job Summary

Fairport Rehab & Nursing Center, a 142-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility with more than 100 years of experience serving the community, is seeking a dependable, hands-on, and skilled Maintenance Technician to join our Day Shift team.

The Maintenance Technician plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, comfortable, clean, and fully functional environment for residents, staff, families, and visitors. This position is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility buildings, mechanical systems, equipment, resident-care equipment, and grounds.

The ideal candidate has a working knowledge of general building maintenance, preventative maintenance practices, and facility operations, along with a strong commitment to resident safety, customer service, teamwork, and regulatory compliance in a healthcare environment.

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour

• Employment Type: Full-time

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week

• Shift: Day Shift

• Location: Fairport, NY

Evening, weekend, holiday, and emergency/on-call coverage may be required based on facility needs.

Essential Job Functions

Building Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform routine, corrective, and preventative maintenance on HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical components, lighting, mechanical systems, appliances, doors, locks, windows, walls, ceilings, flooring, and other building components.

• Troubleshoot maintenance issues, identify potential problems, and complete repairs in a timely and effective manner.

• Perform minor carpentry, painting, patching, masonry, caulking, hardware replacement, and general building repairs.

• Inspect buildings, resident rooms, common areas, utility spaces, and exterior structures to identify maintenance needs and potential safety hazards.

• Assist with equipment installations, renovations, room preparations, and other facility improvement projects.

• Monitor building systems and promptly report equipment failures or conditions requiring specialized service.

Resident-Care Equipment & Healthcare Environment

• Inspect, maintain, and perform appropriate minor repairs on resident-care equipment, including beds, bed frames, wheelchairs, Geri chairs, bedside tables, and other facility equipment.

• Verify that equipment is safe and functional before returning it to service.

• Remove defective or unsafe equipment from use, when appropriate, and promptly notify the supervisor or responsible department.

• Coordinate with nursing and other departments to address equipment concerns while minimizing disruption to resident care.

• Assist with resident room maintenance, furniture placement, room turnovers, and preparations for new admissions and resident transfers.

• Follow infection prevention and control procedures when entering resident rooms or working in clinical areas.

• Maintain resident privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and respect at all times.

• Coordinate specialized repairs and inspections with qualified vendors when required.

Preventative Maintenance & Documentation

• Complete scheduled preventative maintenance inspections and tasks according to established schedules and manufacturer recommendations.

• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and work orders, prioritizing emergencies and issues that affect resident safety or essential building operations.

• Document work performed, parts used, identified deficiencies, and follow-up requirements in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or designated tracking system.

• Maintain accurate inspection logs, equipment maintenance records, and other required documentation.

• Monitor maintenance supplies, tools, and replacement parts, reporting shortages and assisting with inventory control.

• Identify recurring equipment or building problems and recommend corrective actions to the Director of Environmental Services.

Safety, Compliance & Emergency Preparedness

• Maintain a safe environment by identifying, correcting, and reporting hazards, unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, and potential risks to residents, staff, and visitors.

• Support compliance with applicable federal, New York State, local, fire safety, building, workplace safety, and healthcare facility requirements.

• Assist with routine inspections and readiness activities involving fire doors, emergency exits, lighting, handrails, grab bars, and other safety-related building components.

• Support emergency preparedness activities, including emergency power readiness, severe weather response, water leaks, power outages, and other facility emergencies.

• Maintain clear and accessible corridors, exits, utility rooms, mechanical rooms, and electrical panels.

• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and other applicable safety practices when performing maintenance activities.

• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow infection control, hazard communication, and chemical safety procedures.

• Report incidents, equipment failures, environmental hazards, and potential compliance concerns promptly to the appropriate supervisor.

• Participate in required training, emergency drills, inspections, and departmental meetings.

Groundskeeping & Exterior Maintenance

• Inspect exterior walkways, ramps, handrails, entrances, and parking areas for hazards and needed repairs.

• Perform snow and ice removal using appropriate equipment, including plowing, snow blowing, shoveling, and salting.

• Respond to severe weather and seasonal maintenance needs, including on-call assignments as required.

• Maintain exterior lighting, drainage systems, downspouts, and other exterior building components.

Environmental Services & General Facility Support

• Maintain maintenance shops, garages, storage areas, tools, vehicles, and equipment in a clean, organized, and safe condition.

• Perform general cleaning and upkeep as assigned, including trash removal, restroom sanitation, window cleaning, and floor care.

• Provide basic troubleshooting and support for televisions, telephones, computers, internet connectivity, and other facility technology.

• Assist with furniture moves, department setups, special events, building tours, and other facility activities.

• Support resident newspaper delivery, funeral director coordination, and other departmental duties as assigned.

• Communicate professionally and courteously with residents, families, staff, contractors, vendors, and visitors.

• Coordinate work with nursing, housekeeping, dietary, administration, and other departments to support daily facility operations.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Environmental Services or designee.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, skilled trades, environmental services, groundskeeping, or a related field preferred.

• Working knowledge of general building repairs, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and equipment maintenance.

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, hospital, senior living community, or other healthcare environment preferred.

• Familiarity with preventative maintenance programs, work order systems, and maintenance documentation preferred.

• Basic computer and technology troubleshooting skills.

• Knowledge of workplace safety, infection prevention, and safe work practices.

• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, maintenance equipment, and groundskeeping machinery safely.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move equipment and supplies, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Strong communication, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, respond to emergencies, and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

• Dependable attendance, punctuality, professionalism, and a commitment to maintaining a resident-centered environment.

• Willingness to participate in required training and work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid holidays at time and a half

• Life and supplemental life insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Free parking and convenient bus route

• Additional employee benefits and opportunities

Join Our Team

At Fairport Rehab & Nursing Center, our Maintenance Team helps create an environment where residents can live safely and comfortably while receiving quality care and rehabilitation services.

If you are dependable, mechanically inclined, take pride in your work, and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained healthcare environment.