Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

The position requires working in a non-office environment where there are some physical discomforts such as noise, dust, heat, fumes and other elements which are continuously present. Periodic work in animal research areas, work in machine rooms, crawl spaces, areas where there are odors from maintenance products, leaks, dust, dark areas, dampness, areas with restricted access, and noise are part of the job. Frequent use of ladders to perform work is also required. Position requires the utilization of hand tools, power tools, large wrenches; operation of small to large valves; visually and audibly required to observe operating equipment; ability to walk, stand, climb ladders/scaffolds, bend, reach, lift and carry.

Responsibilities

• Completes and submits a variety of service requests and preventative maintenance tasks indicating work performed and time and material spent.
• Assists with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair services on heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC+) systems.
• Provides assistance in the maintenance of plumbing systems.
• Aids in the operation of various types of power drain cleaning machines.
• Performs routine carpentry repair and installation work.
• Maintains and monitors building automation systems.
• Performs general maintenance of machine rooms including replacing lighting, removing debris and general cleaning.
• Unloads and distributes materials and equipment received to stock and work areas.
• Performs routine daily inspections of the utility systems in assigned areas and records operational data.
• Interprets operational data and makes adjustments that improve performance/efficiency and/or resolve operational problems.
• Provides stakeholders with the status updates, issues, key activities and any changes to the scope of the overall project.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma Completion of technical school training program in one of the maintenance trades or significant comparable experience.

Experience: Minimum 2-5 years of experience in general maintenance within a large institution or commercial facility with complex infrastructure systems. If role requires use of WCM vehicle for business use, must have valid New York State driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Ability to work on off-shifts as required to accommodate on-going operations and/or emergencies. Ability to be available for 24-hour emergency call-ins.

Skills

Maintain FDNY certifications necessary for the operation of utility systems. The required FDNY Certificates of Fitness as one requirement to successfully complete the probationary period are: A35, C42, F60, G46, G60, G71, P98, P99, S12 and S13 EPA Universal Refrigeration Technician Certification.

Benefits

Position requires the utilization of hand tools, power tools, large wrenches; operation of small to large valves; visually and audibly required to observe operating equipment; ability to walk, stand, climb ladders/scaffolds, bend, reach, lift and carry.

Pay

$38.56 per hour

Schedule

Weekdays and some weekends