Campus Facilities Maintenance Technician I

School-of-Visual-Arts-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The School of Visual Arts is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform hands-on repairs, routine trade work, and preventive maintenance across campus facilities in New York. You will work under the Facilities Manager and Director of Facilities-Operations to keep buildings, systems, and outdoor spaces safe, functional, and welcoming for the community.

Responsibilities include electrical, plumbing/HVAC, carpentry, and painting tasks, plus daily task management via the Work Order System.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 years of direct facility or building maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated skill in basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and locksmithing.
• Comfortable using smartphones, email, basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and digital Work Order Management systems.
• Preferred: FDNY Certificate of Fitness (S-12, S-13, and/or S-95); cross-training and certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform core trade repairs including electrical, plumbing/HVAC, carpentry, and masonry.
• Manage daily tasks and work orders using the digital Work Order Management System.
• Inspect buildings and grounds; identify maintenance needs.
• Assist with events and heavy furniture moves.
• Escort vendors and inspectors as requested.

Skills

Electrical & lighting work

Plumbing & HVAC

Carpentry & locksmithing

Painting & masonry

General maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Smartphones & email

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Work Order Management system

Job description

The School of Visual Arts is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform hands-on repairs, routine trade work, and preventive maintenance across campus facilities in New York. You will work under the Facilities Manager and Director of Facilities-Operations to keep buildings, systems, and outdoor spaces safe, functional, and welcoming for the community.

Responsibilities include electrical, plumbing/HVAC, carpentry, and painting tasks, plus daily task management via the Work Order System.