Building Mechanic I

MountainOne; Williamstown (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MountainOne is seeking a building maintenance technician in Williamstown, MA to repair and maintain Institute buildings and systems, including carpentry, painting, mechanical, and plumbing. Schedule options include Sunday-Thursday or Monday-Saturday shifts.

The role requires hands-on skills across trades, attention to safety rules, and the ability to work in museum spaces and outdoors. You will assist with HVAC and building management tasks and support facilities staff to keep spaces safe and

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance and general trades.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and climbing.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and museum environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on buildings and systems.
• Carry out carpentry tasks and wood finishing for exhibits and spaces.
• Assist with HVAC and plumbing systems as needed.
• Monitor Building Management System as assigned.
• Support grounds and facilities staff to keep buildings safe and clean.
• Provide accurate information to visitors when needed.
• Follow safety rules and policies.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing

General maintenance

Job description

Position Summary

Perform a wide variety of duties involved with repairing and preventive maintenance of Institute’s buildings and systems including carpentry, painting, mechanical, plumbing, and other general maintenance duties as required. This position requires either a Sunday through Thursday or Monday through Saturday schedule.

Major Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance to buildings including such as roof drains, windows, interior and exterior finishes, walls, woodwork, etc. Replace, repair, sheetrock, plaster, patch and paint as required.
• Perform general carpentry tasks as well as building, sanding, staining/painting woodwork, exhibition cases and gallery pedestals.
• Perform preventive maintenance to various building operating systems such as assisting with HVAC and plumbing systems. Drain and change oil, replace belts, filters and bearings, repair leaks, valves, pumps as necessary and assist in changing motors.
• As assigned and reviewed by the Buildings & Projects Manager, monitor computerized "Building Management System".
• Assists with HVAC and is part of the Institute’s on-call program. May check sensors at the direction of the HVAC Technician or Building Manager
• Assist grounds and facilities staff as needed to ensure Institute’s buildings and grounds are well maintained, fully operational, safe and clean.
• Answer visitor questions providing accurate information in a courteous, friendly manner.
• Follow all safety rules, regulations and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands:
  • Able to perform the following physical requirements continuously:
    • Lifting under 40 lbs
    • Standing
    • Walking on uneven surfaces
    • Climbing stairs
    • Bending
    • Simple hand grasping
  • Able to perform the following physical requirements frequently:
    • Lifting over 40 lbs
    • Using oil or chemicals
    • Climbing ladders
    • Stooping
    • Walking on wet or slippery surfaces
    • Reaching
• Work Environment: Work will be performed in an office environment, museum spaces, mechanical spaces, and the outdoors. The noise level ranges from low to high. The environment is frequently dusty, and there is exposure to fumes and hot and cold temperatures. Work sometimes needs to be performed in confined spaces.