Job Description

Locksmith

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

This position performs a variety of carpentry and locksmith tasks. Work may include and is not limited to Flooring, Ceiling, and Walls Systems, Furniture repair, and Painting & refinishing. This position also includes skilled locksmith work and control of the hospitals key control system. Often this position will assist other facility trades in completing various projects.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Safety

• Demonstrates an understanding of emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation procedures, and internal/external disaster procedures, as outlined in the fire safety policy, knows personal role in the event of a fire while on duty.
• Provides a safe environment; demonstrates alertness to areas needing attention in avoiding unsafe conditions such as but not limited to wet flooring, blocked egress areas etc.
• Maintains work area in a clean and safe manner on a daily basis.
• Always wears all personal protective equipment when required.
• Carries out duties in a safe professional manner, with focus on customer service as a high priority. Exceeds: No substantiated complaints from patients, physicians, staff & visitors.
• Ability to use the Life Safety Drawings to identify smoke and fire barrier construction throughout the facility.
• Anticipates potential and environmental safety hazards and takes appropriate actions.
• Uses proper lifting techniques when appropriate.
• Assures proper machine guards are in place.
• Understands and able to use the departments lock out tag out system for equipment under repair.

Emergency Response

• Availability for on call duty when / as required.
• Works additional hours if required, including occasional shift changes due to work assignments. Exceeds: on occasion voluntarily offers to change primary work schedule to accommodate work assigned.
• Participates in availability for unscheduled Emergencies when they occur.
• Participates in Facilities On - Call Weekly Program (candidates hired after 2020)

Systems & Equipment Maintenance

• Designs, builds, and repairs cabinetry, furniture and other items such as shelves and counters. Exceeds: Installs plastic laminate when constructing shelving and cabinetry in house.
• Assists with the design and building of renovation projects.
• Estimates and recommends the quality, cost effectiveness and best use of materials ordered.
• Installs and repairs walls and doors. Exceeds: Installs vinyl wallcoverings such as acrovyn and corner guard products.
• Installs and repairs floors including stair treads and base cove.
• Builds and repairs new and damaged walls.
• Hangs Drywall and is able to work with metal studs. Exceeds: Able to tape and finish drywall ready for painting.
• Repairs windows and frames, replaces screens, hang pictures and mirrors, and other safety equipment as necessary.
• Installs and repair Acoustical and Solid surface ceiling systems.
• Performs all preventive maintenance and repairs on carpenter ship equipment.
• Performs painting and staining when applicable.
• Certified Locksmith training used to install, repair, and replace all type of locks. Exceeds: Coordinates new keying systems for building additions and satellite campuses.
• Manages Key Control Database of issued staff keys. Exceeds: Keeps electronic inventory of records.
• Manages Work Orders and Contractor repairs for electronic door operators.
• Coordinates and helps electricians and contractors install and repair card swiping hardware.
• Assists with the Life Safety Drawing updates and smoke barrier wall inspections.
• Installs and provides preventive maintenance on a variety of door hardware applications including locksets, closers, and electronic openers.

Facilities Support

• Maintains inventory of stock needed for frequent repairs in facilities.
• Assists other members of department with performing required duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Helps to move furniture and other designated pieces of equipment.

Information Management

• Accurately uses the hospital information system to enter and retrieve maintenance related data.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the work order system.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Education - High School Diploma / GED
• Experience - The candidate should have a minimum of three years' experience as a carpenter's helper or Journeyman level and possess a good working knowledge of the trade terminology and tools. This position requires the ability to perform precision work with power tools and to work with staining and gluing products.
• Licensure - NYS Driver's License

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Requirements also include climbing, bending, and the ability to get into tight spaces while working off a ladder. Work will include interior and exterior weather conditions.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite - Cayuga Medical Center
• Days, Various - Scheduled

Pay Range Disclosure:

• $29 to $37 per hour

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

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