Maintenance Assistant- Facilities

About the role

SUNY Brockport is accepting positions for a Maintenance Assistant position. The Maintenance Assistant performs routine, repetitive maintenance, installation, and repair tasks in one or a combination of the mechanical, building construction, motor equipment, and electrical trades.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily inspections of facilities to identify a wide variety of building maintenance tasks or deficiencies needing attention in various zones
• Performs corrective actions to identified facilities deficiencies, and/or reports maintenance concerns requiring skilled trades to the appropriate supervisor
• Corrective actions include but are not limited to: semi-skilled tasks of the structural, locksmith, mechanical/plumbing and HVAC/R trades as well as basic electrical work and architectural finishes
• Aids skilled trades' persons when needed
• Reviews the Footprints work order system daily and provides appropriate feedback via Footprints
• Performs snow removal tasks as assigned
• Performs routine and emergency tasks involving scheduled/unscheduled overtime
• Removes asbestos during projects and facilitates repairs
• Handles various types of hazardous materials such as: asbestos, refrigerants, gas, fuel oil, solvents, and more
• Works in confined space situations using personal protective equipment
• Uses personal protective equipment when necessary

Requirements

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the trade or trades to which assigned
• Knowledge of safety standards and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable codes and regulations for the trade or trades to which assigned
• Ability to read plans, specifications, manuals, and blueprints
• Perform moderate to heavy manual labor
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions
• Supervise others
• Climb ladders and work at heights on scaffolds and platforms
• Use the tools, machines, equipment, and materials of the trade or trades to which assigned

Operating Needs

• Ability to work holidays, scheduled/unscheduled overtime, shift work and college special events
• Has the capacity to work both independently and in a team environment
• Possesses a valid NYS Driver License
• Must be able to obtain Operations and Maintenance certification for asbestos removal

Qualifications

• Non-competitive: Two years of full-time experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson; OR completion of an appropriate two-year technical school course at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services, such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership (NYS CSEA-P) Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program*
• Preferred Qualifications: Technical training/education in related skills; Skilled in one or more trades; Demonstrates computer literacy; Willingness to learn new skills

Benefits

This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.