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ENGINEERING WORKER – CONSTRUCTION TEAM

Ellis Medicine

Schenectady, NYJob$18.33–26.58/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$18.33–26.58/hr
Location
Schenectady, NY
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver’s License

Job overview

Ellis Medicine is hiring an ENGINEERING WORKER – CONSTRUCTION TEAM. Under limited but direct supervision, the incumbent follows daily work assignments and assists team members with construction, renovations, repairs, and relocation tasks at Ellis Medicine, receiving comprehensive benefits and a hourly pay range based on experience.

Key focus areas include Report urgent repairs and safety issues to the Engineering Supervisor, Perform minor construction tasks including clean up, hauling debris, and setting up ladders and scaffolding, and Assist electrician with minor electrical work such as changing ballast and replacing light fixtures.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, 1 Year Trade Or Vocational School, and 2 Years Related Experience. Important skills include Minor Construction Tasks, Clean Up, Hauling Debris, Setting Up Ladders, Setting Up Scaffolding, and Painting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Minor Construction TasksClean UpHauling DebrisSetting Up LaddersSetting Up ScaffoldingPaintingFurniture RepairHang Bulletin BoardsHang SignsHang PicturesHang Ceiling TilesHang Ceiling GridMake ShelvingInstall ShelvingMake WallsInstall WallsMake CountersInstall CountersMinor Electrical WorkChanging BallastReplacing Light FixturesRun Wiring for EquipmentMinor Mechanical WorkInstalling PipingInstalling ToiletsInstalling SinksInstalling SprinklersRepairing Leaking PipesDemolitionCleaning Construction SitesPreparing Construction SitesRemoval of DebrisLoading MaterialsUnloading MaterialsLoading EquipmentUnloading EquipmentBuilding ScaffoldingTaking Down ScaffoldingBuilding Temporary StructuresTaking Down Temporary StructuresDigging TrenchesCompacting EarthBackfilling HolesOperate Hand ToolsOperate Power ToolsDrillsSawsScrapingUsing SandpaperRemoving Old PaintHand ToolsPower ToolsBasic Electrical WorkBasic PlumbingScaffolding AssemblyLoading and UnloadingOSHA Safety Knowledge

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentOne Year Trade or Vocational School CompletionTwo Years Related ExperienceValid Driver’s LicenseHome Telephone for Emergency ContactReliable Transportation to Hospital

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

WHAT WILL YOU GET AT ELLIS MEDICINE?

  • Comprehensive and affordable Health, Dental and Vision insurance that starts DAY ONE!

  • Generous paid time off to support a work-life balance, including 6 paid holidays

  • Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities

  • Retirement plan in the form of a 401(3b) with company match after longevity

  • Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account—allowing you to set aside pretax dollars to better care for your health and the health of your loved ones

  • Free yearlong unlimited CDTA Navigator Pass, including Free CDTA bike share program

  • Pet Insurance because everyone in your family matters

  • Employee Wellness Program

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Employer paid Life Insurance

Under limited but direct supervision, the incumbent must follow daily work assignments and assist other team members in completing construction, renovations, repairs and relocation move assignments.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S):

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.

  • Completion of a one (1) year trade or vocational school or high school graduate and two (2) years of related experience.

  • The incumbent must have a home telephone (for emergency or on-call contact), valid driver’s license (to operate hospital vehicles) and a reliable means of transportation to the hospital at all hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Considerable walking, climbing, stooping and lifting of moderate to heavy objects weighing 50 -100 pounds. Working inside and outside the facility, the incumbent will be exposed to extremes of temperature and weather conditions, high noise levels, dusty/dirty environments and patient care areas with patients having various illnesses. Standard safety and protective equipment will be supplied by the hospital.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

  • Reports urgent repairs and safety issues to the Engineering Supervisor for assignment to the appropriate department and individual.

  • Works well independently or in a team performing minor construction tasks such as: clean up, hauling debris, setting up ladders and scaffolding, painting, furniture repair, hang bulletin boards, signs, pictures and ceiling tiles and grid. Make and install shelving, walls and counters. Help construction crew as “helping hands” when assigned.

  • Works with electrician doing minor electrical work such as changing ballast, replacing light fixtures, run wiring for equipment. Help electrical crew as “helping hands” when assigned.

  • Works with In-House plumber doing minor mechanical work such as: installing piping, toilets, sinks, sprinklers, repairing leaking pipes.

  • Demolition, cleaning and preparing construction sites including removal of debris and demolition materials.

  • Loading and unloading materials and equipment.

  • Building and taking down scaffolding and temporary structures.

  • Digging trenches, compacting earth, and backfilling holes.

  • Operate a variety of hand and power tools, including drills, saws, and other tools as directed.

  • Prepare walls and other surfaces for painting by scraping, using sandpaper, removing old paint, fill cracks and holes with appropriate material.

  • Apply paint, varnish, and other finishes to surfaces according to instructions.

  • Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all company guidelines and OSHA safety requirements and through reporting violations of policies, procedures, and guidelines to immediate supervisor.

  • May include other assigned tasks.

Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will prohibit, discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, domestic violence victim status, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law violates federal, state and, where applicable, local laws , reproductive health decisions or source of payment, consistent with applicable legislation and to comply with the laws pertaining thereto.

Salary Range: $18.33-$26.58 /hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

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