Maintenance Assistant - Full Time Day Shift

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Maintenance Assistants use hand and shop tools to perform semiskilled maintenance and repair work on structures and equipment.  Qualified candidates should demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and time management skills. They should have attention to detail and be able to work with all levels of the organization. 

Duties of a Maintenance Assistant may include the following but are not limited to:

• Manage and oversee Hospital Construction Inventory and Warehouse.
• Control construction inventory and warehouse locations.
• Create and manage excel spreadsheets of received material and inventory.
•  Maintain warehouse and storage areas integrity for safety and cleanliness, resolve as needed.
• Operate heavy, powered equipment (Hi-Lo, hand jacks, etc.).
• Maintain and enforce standard safety protocols throughout.
• Schedule, perform routine and preventative maintenance on powered and non-powered equipment.
• Oversee the break down & restocking of all incoming construction inventory.
• Place stock to be stored in large and/or heavy cases on warehouse shelving.
• Check all delivery’s against packing slips to assure correct amounts and document item location.
• Deliver requisitioned supplies to the hospital’s construction projects and warehouse.
• Oversee construction and warehouse inventory.
• Assist with conducting physical inventory.
• Patrol various areas throughout the Facilities which would include all Loading Dock areas, Deck areas along with various mechanical rooms to ensure cleanliness and Joint Commission Compliance.

Qualifications

Required:

• Two years of experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled trade’s worker or completion of an appropriate two-year technical school course.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.

Preferred:

• Candidate should have a valid Powered Industrial Truck Operator Permit.
• Knowledge of Warehouse inventory protocols.
•  Knowledge of Construction inventory supplies.
•  Working knowledge of inventory reconciliation.
•  Able to stand for long periods of time.
•  Capable of lifting over 50 lbs.
•  Experience working and creating Excel spreadsheets.  

Special Notes:   Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview:  This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date). 

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. 
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. 
• This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities. 

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: 

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s). 

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. 

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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Anticipated Pay Range:

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $42,641 /year.  

The above salary range represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.  The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience.  Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.  

Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as: 

• Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000)

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.