Maintenance Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Provide building trades assistance in the construction, repair, and maintenance of facilities, and related services to support center operations and personnel.
• Aid in the construction, repair, and maintenance of facilities using various skills of the trade (e.g., plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, masonry, heating/air conditioning, etc.).
• Operate and maintain equipment and vehicles in a safe manner.
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor and Director of Facilities in completing duties outlined under the Facilities Department.
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Facility Water Testing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent; a clean New York State Driver’s License.
• Experience: A minimum of four (4) years in one of the trades and a working knowledge of two or more trades.
• Tasks relate to the entire field. Knowledge of maintenance practices and procedures; understanding of governmental regulations for a safe workplace.
• Preferred Qualifications: Water Testing Certification for New York State.

Qualities

• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds.
• Ability to make routine decisions within limits established by policies or by supervisor.
• Ability to function in diverse working conditions and with hazards such as chemicals and substances requiring careful use.
• Ability to use protective equipment and devices.
• Familiarity with computers, including e-mail and electronic work requests via a web-based system as well as managing personal employee account information via web-based systems.
• Ability to work productively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use creative problem-solving to find safe and suitable solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including a continuum of health care options for families and individuals, funding and time for continuing education, retirement investment with employer match, paid vacation for school holidays and breaks, paid sick time, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children/grandchildren of full-time staff.
• A special benefit of this position includes use of an agency vehicle to commute to and from work, and for performing job functions.