Position Title

BUILDING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Job Description

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES III AND WORKING FOREPERSON

DESCRIPTION: Full-time position (1.0 FTE), 8 hours per day (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. shift), 12 months per year

The following work activities are listed as examples only and in no event shall an employee be limited to only those examples listed here:

• Builds, repairs and refinishes desks, tables, chairs, cupboards, etc.;
• Installs, maintains and repairs a wide variety of electrical and plumbing fixtures and equipment, including heating and ventilating systems;
• Builds, installs, maintains and repairs a variety of playground and gym equipment;
• Plasters and paints walls, partitions and ceilings;
• Lays and repairs tile and stone floors and walls;
• Repairs walks, curbs, drives and building foundations;
• Oversees and takes part in ordinary building cleaning operations;
• Makes inspections of property to ascertain repair needs;
• Estimates materials required for repairs;
• Keeps daily time and material records;
• May adjust computerized temperature controls, fire controls and or make minor telephone repairs;
• May test and maintain cooling tower, chiller and glycol system’s chemicals;
• May make minor repairs to fire alarm systems and components;
• Builds classrooms, shops, suspended ceilings, etc.;
• May wire outlets, lights, breaker panels and install and maintain systems;
• May troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical problems;
• Supervises and participates in a general grounds maintenance program;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Civil Service Title

BUILDING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Job Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in either general building construction or maintenance work involving one or more of the standard trades such as carpentry, plumbing or electrical, etc.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of standard building maintenance and repairs practices, materials and tools, a thorough knowledge of at least one building trade; working knowledge of one or more additional trades; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to understand oral and written directions; ability to work independently and cooperatively; customer service orientation; positive attitude; good communication skills; responsiveness to customers; computer literacy and knowledge as it applies to the needs and demands of the position; ability to lift 50-100 lbs; mechanical aptitude; dependability, thoroughness and physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid NYS Class D Driver’s License at the time of application.

 

SALARY: Per Support Staff Association plus, comprehensive benefit package.

Application Procedure

Please complete your file by submitting the following information:

• Employment application
• Letter of interest
• Detailed résumé
• Copy of highest level of education
• One to three current, dated and signed letters of professional reference (must be less than 1 yr. old.                                         

Job Category

OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE

Job Location

WILDWOOD EDUCATION CENTER

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