Environmental Assistant

Palatine Nursing Home is currently seeking an Enviormental Assistant to become a part of our small 70 bed long/short term care facility. Our facility is located just minutes off the NYS Thruway, Exit 29, Canajoharie. 

Come be part of a team, "Where it feels like home and you're treated like family!"

This person will work under the supervision of our Enviornmental Director. 

General maintenance and repair experience needed. Experience is a nursing home preffered but not required. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Must operate machinery and equipment, maintain in good repair, and store in an orderly fashion.
• Be able to handle and use simple electrical and plumbing equipment and make minor repairs.
• Be able to carry, push, and pull large equipment in and out of facility.
• Ensure that facility grounds are neat and in order.
• Assist with Preventative Maintenance duties as instructed.
• Painting, touch up painting, drywall
• Housekeeping 

Requirements include but are not limited to:

• Must be able to lift at least 50 or more lbs. 
• Frequent standing, kneeling, stooping, bending, walking are required.
• Must be reliable and have transportation