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.

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.

Civil Service Title: BUILDING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Job Number: 26 OM24