Building Mechanic

About the role

The Building Mechanic position at Princeton Day School involves operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing building systems, equipment, furniture, and other related tasks. This is a full-time 12-month non-exempt (hourly) position with flexible scheduling, including some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Open and close assigned Work Orders in a timely manner
• Ensure completion of maintenance and repair jobs in accordance with quality standards
• Schedule maintenance or repairs with minimum disruption of building services
• Ensure Preventive Maintenance (PM) is performed and documented as required
• Patrol, inspect, log and maintain all building infrastructure and furniture, fixtures and equipment as required
• Assist with fire/life/safety and security programs
• Assist with special projects as assigned
• Handle confidential information professionally
• Perform snow removal including shoveling, plowing, and operating other snow removal equipment
• Order materials following department guidelines and follow purchase order procedures
• Perform grounds or landscaping functions when requested or required
• Perform custodial functions when requested or required
• Support special events at the school as required
• Perform Crossing Guard duties daily as assigned

Requirements

• Demonstrate an attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience in general maintenance and repair
• Knowledge of refrigeration, mechanical, electrical and building automated control systems
• Trade School, mechanical engineering, industrial technology training desirable
• Valid driver's license
• Black Seal Boiler license preferred or will need to obtain one within 6 months of hire

Qualifications and Personal Attributes

• Excellent customer service skills
• Professionalism in all aspects of the job
• Confidentiality maintained
• Work with others
• Physical demands: lifting up to 50 pounds frequently, up to 80 pounds occasionally, walking, stooping, climbing, crawling, standing for long periods
• Computer skills: moderate computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft or Google products, ability to learn computer-based equipment log inspection forms and building automation systems

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00 per hour, with eligibility for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a generous 403(b) match, paid time off, and many other valuable benefits.

Benefits

Priceton Day School offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to recognize the contributions of its employees and support the health, security, and work-life balance of its employees and their families.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 80 pounds on occasion. Must be able to walk, stoop, climb and crawl as well as stand for long periods; frequently 4 hours or more.

Required / Preferred Education, Licenses and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of refrigeration, mechanical, electrical and building automated control systems
• Trade School, mechanical engineering, industrial technology training very desirable
• Valid driver's license
• Black Seal Boiler license preferred or will need to obtain one within 6 months of hire