Building Maintenance Mechanic - Cooper Plains 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 one year 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.