Maintenance Technician Full Time

strongCompany Description:/strongpForefront Healthcare is#xa0;unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience/pstrongJob Description:/strongpCome elevate your career with our company that has won the#xa0;strong#1 "Best places to work by Modern Healthcare!"/strong#xa0;Forefront Healthcare is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team at our Binghamton, NY location./ppstrongWE OFFER AMAZING BENEFITS!/strong#xa0;PTO, Vacation time, Holidays, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, and much more!/ppCheck out our website:#xa0;strongoneforefront.com/strong/ppThe 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:/ppReplacing 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./pp#xa0;/ppRESPONSIBILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE/ppSpecific responsibilities and knowledge may include, but not limited to:/pp• Maintain and repair machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings/pp• Fix or replace faulty electrical switches, outlets, and circuit breakers (as allowable per local and state requirements)/pp• Inspect and diagnose problems and figure out the best way to correct them/pp• Perform routine preventive maintenance#xa0;/pp• Plan repair work using blueprints or diagrams/pp• Upkeep of buildings and properties/pp• Order supplies from catalogs and storerooms/pp• Keep detailed records of their work/pp• Other duties as assigned/ppA Maintenance Technician is hired for maintenance and repair tasks that are not complex enough to need the specialized training of a licensed tradesperson./ppMaintenance 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./ppMaintenance Technicians will get supplies and parts from distributors or storerooms to fix problems./ppMust have the ability to use hand and power tools to ensure safe operation and proper operation during the performance of daily assignments./pp#xa0;/pstrongQualifications:/strongpThis position is required to maintain the following competencies during employment:/pp• At a minimum, applicant must be able to obtain#xa0;OSHA 10 (General Industry) safety certification within the first six (6) months of employment (this training will be provided)/pp• No certifications/licenses are required/pp• Five (5) years of maintenance experience desired, but not required/pp• At a minimum, high school diploma and/or equivalent/pp#xa0;/pstrongAdditional Information:/strongpAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines./ppstrongPay Rate:/strong#xa0;$17.00/hr/pp#xa0;/pp#xa0;/p