Building Maintenance Mechanic - Bush Campus

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. Please complete your file by submitting the following information: Employment application Letter of interest Detailed resume Copy of highest level of education One to three current, dated and signed letters of professional reference (must be less than 1 yr. old.

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.