Maintenance Mechanic II
7719BR
Finance & Administration
FMS Maintenance Services

Detailed Job Description
Facilities Management Services (FMS) is looking for an A-shift Tues -Sat 8am-4:30pm Maintenance Mechanic II who responds to routine building maintenance problems through the online work order system and cell phone communications in support of RIT's daily operations. Performs planned Preventative Maintenance (PMs) scheduled work on various building systems. Provides immediate response to building maintenance related urgencies.The schedule for this position could encompass various shifts, weekends, holidays, and times other than normal work schedules. The successful candidate must provide contact information to be used for an on-call phone listing for reporting to work in off hours or urgent situations such as extreme weather conditions including when the campus is closed.
The successful candidate performs work independently and recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice; may receive little instruction on work and functions with high degree of precision as further experience is gained; receives advice and input as needed from supervisor/more senior staff member; is able to resolve intermediate to advanced issues and elevates issues to more senior levels only as needed; and may supervise, train, or organize work for student employees and assist in mentoring level III staff.

Responsibilities:

• Provide immediate response to building maintenance related urgencies (major water leaks, broken/hanging glass, natural gas odor, electrical hazards, downed outdoor light poles, removal of wildlife (bats, mice, bees, and birds)) or issues that affect the physical safety of the RIT community, contain situation, determine and implement corrective/restorative actions, provide direction to supporting departments, and notify appropriate personnel.
• Provide novice to intermediate level skilled trade services and general repairs to building maintenance problems (not limited to plumbing, carpentry, doors and hardware, painting, drywall repair, windows and screens, roofing, masonry, hang banners, tile work, furniture repair, steam and natural gas piping, and window shade installation and repair). Determine repair required and best course of action (time and cost) to complete (perform in-house or contract).
• Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) and inspections on multiple building systems including plumbing, doors and hardware, glazing, roofing, furniture, indoor and outdoor fountains, storm water collection/storage and pumping/filtering systems, swimming pool operations, pumps, and filters.
• Learn how to assist Maintenance Manager with coordinating maintenance projects (meet with customers, building managers, and department heads) to plan and set up schedules for routine and urgent repairs/services, coordinate contractor assistance and repairs, meet and escort contractors and vendor for repairs on building systems, ensure vendors perform as directed by this position and established RIT FMS Guidelines. Assist Maintenance Mechanic I with ordering, receiving materials as needed to perform in this position.
• Fully utilize Work Order system (create, update, and close out work orders) and e-mail. Learn how to use electronic drawings, Purchase Requisition system, and other administrative tools.
• Maintain stockroom supply level, keep room orderly and clean.
• Other duties as assigned.

Department/College Description
The FMS department works collaboratively to design, construct, operate, and maintain an exceptional and cost effective living, learning, and working environment.



Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• 2-3 years of experience in building maintenance in a commercial, industrial, or college campus setting with proven expertise in one or more of the following skilled areas; Plumbing, Millwright (doors and hardware), Painting and Drywall, and Flooring.

Skills

• Must continually reinforce FMS' commitment for managing relationships with customers and colleagues in an open, honest, direct and respectful manner.
• Must be able to work in irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions, dirt, dust, unpleasant odors, and loud noises while utilizing appropriate PPE.
• Must be self-motivated and have ability to work independently with minimal direction. Must have the ability to take initiative, plan, prioritize, and execute a variety of repairs.
• Must have demonstrated mechanical aptitude in one of the skilled trade areas, and the ability to learn the basics of plumbing and pipefitting, painting and drywall (install and finish), door and window repair, and low voltage (50 volts or less) electrical systems.
• Must have strong analytical/problem solving skills.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have good basic math skills.
• Ability to safely operate all equipment including, but not limited to, hand and power tools common to plumbing, carpentry, tile, and other building trades.
• Able to work from various ladders up to 30 feet tall, including scaffolds and 40 foot man-lifts.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to consistently work safely following all relative OSHA, DEC and EPA standards, laws and regulations.
• Ability to use software including Microsoft Outlook and learn the work order system.

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 113H

How to Apply

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Additional Details


Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the 'Great Colleges to Work For.' RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov







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