Perform assigned general maintenance duties required to maintain and repair campus buildings, structures, machinery, and equipment, involving some skill in carpentry, plumbing, painting, and/or the electrical or mechanical trades
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to buildings and facilities
Conduct routine inspections of facilities, including interior and exterior building structure, windows, doors, lighting, ceiling, fire equipment, boilers, electrical, HVAC, equipment controls, and all systems and components
Schedule, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance and repairs to buildings and facilities including carpentry, painting, hardware and locks, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, generators, equipment controls, and the moving of furniture and equipment.
Snow and ice removal
Respond to work orders for troubleshooting, repair and feedback to Supervisor
Coordinate licensed inspections as required
Assist Senior Managers and Lead Mechanics with maintaining tools and inventory, maintaining logs and materials required for work orders and their completion status, inspect building machinery and equipment to ensure proper functioning, and responding to all emergency repairs including after work hours, weekends, and holidays
General Mechanic will be responsible to make emergency repairs within area of knowledge and responsibility
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalency required; Associate degree preferred.
Experience: Three years' experience in maintenance and repair of facilities and experience or combination in any two trades (i.e. electrical, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing or painting). Experience in higher educational institutions and colleges preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and License: The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in one of the following areas:
Building carpentry, and maintenance procedures as; HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems.
NYS Driver License required.
Ability to communicate with public in a positive, courteous and respectful manner.
Must have the ability to work well with diverse populations; and demonstrated level of cultural competence.
Rate: $31.68/Hour + Benefits
Application Instructions
Please submit your cover letter and resume. If you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to provide at least 5 References via our on-line reference tool system. At least 2 of your References must be, or have been, your direct managers. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.
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