Sr. Building Maintenance Mechanic

Application Due Date: 10/08/26 • Anticipated Position Start Date: 11/25/26

About the role

The Sr. Building Maintenance Mechanic (1st Shift) supervises a crew of maintenance personnel and performs skilled mechanical and maintenance work across various trades. The role involves supervising and participating in the work of Building Maintenance Mechanics, Assistant Building Maintenance Mechanics, Laborers, Cleaners, and other subordinates; conducting periodic inspections of grounds, buildings, and equipment; conferring with superiors to plan work activities; requisitioning materials and maintaining records and reports; performing maintenance and repair in areas such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, or masonry; conducting general grounds maintenance; monitoring and adjusting energy conservation equipment readings; and loading/unloading materials while recording goods received and shipped. Current Indian River CSEA employees holding this title should use the internal application process.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in the work of Building Maintenance Mechanics, Assistant Building Maintenance Mechanics, Laborers, Cleaners, or other subordinates.
• Make periodic inspections to determine condition and need for maintenance or repair of grounds, buildings, and equipment.
• Confer with superior and assist in planning work activities.
• Requisition materials and maintain records and reports of maintenance performed and materials received and used.
• Perform maintenance and repair to buildings and equipment in areas including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, or masonry.
• Perform general grounds maintenance activities.
• Monitor and record energy conservation equipment readings and make necessary adjustments to ensure proper balance and operation.
• Load and unload materials and supplies; record goods received and shipped.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience in general building construction, maintenance, or repair work in one or more standard trades (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, masonry).
• Experience supervising, forward planning, and scheduling staff as necessary.
• Basic computer skills for using HVAC‑related software.
• Special requirement: possess a valid New York State driver’s license or otherwise demonstrate ability to meet the transportation needs of the job.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of modern buildings and grounds maintenance, repair, and construction practices.
• Thorough knowledge of the practices and techniques of one of the standard trades.
• Good knowledge of one or more additional trades.
• Good knowledge of common practices, tools, terminology, and safety precautions associated with maintenance, repair, and construction.
• Ability to communicate, understand, and execute oral and written directions.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
• Willingness to be available to respond to emergency situations.
• Reliability, industry, mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Skills

• Experience in HVAC, electrical systems, system troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and applicable safety regulations (preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise staff, coordinate contractors, and prioritize and manage work orders.
• Intermediate computer literacy for HVAC‑related software.
• Supervisory responsibility and high skill level distinguishing this role from a Building Maintenance Mechanic.

Pay

Hourly rate: $30.86

Schedule

1st Shift