Maintenance Worker
Adirondack Watershed Institute · Paul Smiths, NY · 3 wk ago
Management$23.25/hrFull-time
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and general building systems.
- Replace light bulbs, ceiling tiles, filters, hardware, and fixtures.
- Conduct preventative maintenance according to schedule and work orders.
- Monitor campus buildings and report safety hazards, maintenance concerns, or repair needs.
- Support emergency maintenance response activities and snow removal operations as needed.
- Follow all OSHA, PPE, chemical handling, and campus safety procedures.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and related guards in good operating conditions.
- Complete assigned work orders and documentation accurately and timely.
- Maintain positive customer service interactions with students, faculty, staff, and guests.
- Work collaboratively with team members to complete projects and goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Team Coordinator or designee in their absence.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Experience: 13 years of facilities maintenance or related experience is required. Specific experience in higher education or larger plant operations is highly preferred.
- Basic practical knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, and HVAC systems is required.
- A strong customer service orientation is required.
- The ability to work with a broad range of diverse individuals and groups to form a safe and inclusive campus community is required.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.
- An active drivers license and driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier is required.
Physical Requirements
- Environmental Conditions: Academic and residential campus environment. Regular exposure to outdoor weather, chemicals, dust, noise, and mechanical equipment. Noises related to mechanical equipment and tools including vibrations should be expected. Working spaces may be crowded based on traffic and space configuration.
- Lifting and Carrying: Ability to regularly lift up to 50-75 pounds. Routine lifting between 10-35 lbs. Utilize assistive devices and equipment as necessary.
- Mobility: Perform physically active work including bending, walking, climbing stairs, and standing for extended periods. Occasional need to reach overhead to perform work duties. Utilize mobility assistive devices and equipment as necessary.
- Dexterity and Hand-Eye Coordination: Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to safely handle tools and operate maintenance related equipment are required.
- Sensory Requirements: Good vision and hearing, with corrective or assistive devices as necessary, to safely monitor campus buildings and operate machinery are required.
Pay
- Days: $23.25/hour
- Evenings: $23.25/hour
- Evenings Differential: $1.00/hour
- Overnight: $23.25/hour
- Overnight Differential: $1.75/hour
Schedule
Monday - Friday
Days: 8-hour shifts will be determined between the hours of 5:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Evenings: 3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.