Facilities Assistant
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Harmony Healthcare Long Island
To continue as an eminent healthcare provider on Long Island, dedicating ourselves to providing exceptional healthcare for all our patients and to transform both the lives of the individual and the community for the better, one person at a time.
Our mission is to provide access to equitable, optimal healthcare by improving overall wellness and delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care. We serve all individuals in our communities regardless of income, residency or immigration status, offering expanded hours and reduced prescription pricing through our federally qualified health center status.
The organization operates seven health centers in Nassau County (Roosevelt, Elmont, Hempstead, Freeport, Oceanside, New Cassel/Westbury) plus three school‑based centers, WIC offices and a Health Home Care Coordination program. We provide a stable employment opportunity with comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance, paid time off, 401‑K with company match, paid holidays, employee discounts and more.
Job TitleFacilities Assistant
Reports ToFacilities Manager
Responsibilities- Maintain day‑to‑day facility upkeep and cleaning.
- Preserve structural surfaces and assist with painting and light construction.
- Participate in installation and maintenance of furnishings.
- Support building projects, reconstructions, and renovations.
- Assist with fire and safety programs.
- Arrange meeting set‑up and refreshments as needed.
- Monitor and act on work‑order requests logged through Track‑it to ensure timely service.
- Manage health‑center complaints to enhance credibility and customer satisfaction.
- Assist with special events, errands, and regular facilities projects.
- Maintain building systems and safety equipment for optimal operation.
- Participate in client meetings and conference calls.
- Perform occasional hands‑on maintenance (electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, landscaping, HVAC).
- Provide input on equipment selection, infrastructure allocation, and performance standards.
- Collect data and produce routine reports for project operations.
- Identify and manage specialty vendors and contractors for equipment upgrades.
- Maintain accurate trackers and logs for vendor interactions.
- Develop and execute preventive maintenance plans and operator manuals.
- Recommend and participate in continuous improvement and quality activities.
- Oversee groundskeeping, ensuring a clean, well‑kept appearance.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Flexibility with working hours and traveling up to 30%.
- A willingness to adapt to company requirements and continually improve services.
- Computer literate and able to interpret reports.
- 3+ years in maintenance, facilities, or handy‑work experience.
- Hands‑on, self‑starter with aptitude for systems, mechanics, and structural components (HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing).
- Multi‑task oriented and capable in a fast‑paced environment.
- Available on-call 24/7 for urgent needs at facilities.
- Strong organizational, verbal, writing, planning, and evaluation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, maintaining professionalism and tact.
- Must hold a valid New York State driver’s license.
Commensurate with experience.
Equal Employment OpportunityHarmony Healthcare Long Island provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, sexual preference and orientation, or non‑disqualifying physical or mental handicap/disability. Applicants and employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation.
Seniority LevelMid‑Senior level
Employment TypeFull‑time
Job FunctionManagement and Manufacturing
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
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