Campus Facilities Technician - Multi-Trade Projects

Datrose; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Datrose is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to support Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Rochester, NY. This is a W-2 temporary position with potential conversion to full-time based on performance, attendance, and position availability.

The role focuses on repairs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and small campus projects, with hours Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM and a $20.00/hour base pay plus a $0.75/hour differential after 4 PM.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 5 years of building maintenance experience in a commercial, industrial, institutional, or college campus.
• Experience in at least two skilled trades: Plumbing, Millwright/doors, Painting/drywall, Flooring, Roofing, Masonry, Carpentry.
• Intermediate to advanced mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lead repairs and small projects.
• Proficient with MS Office, work-order systems, and facilities software.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work from ladders/scaffolds.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and complete general building repairs.
• Perform plumbing and pipefitting repairs.
• Repair doors, windows, locks, and hardware.
• Complete painting, drywall, flooring, carpentry, masonry repairs.
• Troubleshoot low-voltage electrical systems (50V or less).
• Lead small repair projects from planning through completion.
• Document work using computerized work-order systems.
• Follow safety procedures and OSHA/DEC/EPA requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Project leadership

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Tool operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Computerized work-order systems

Job description

Datrose is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to support Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Rochester, NY. This is a W-2 temporary position with potential conversion to full-time based on performance, attendance, and position availability.

The role focuses on repairs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and small campus projects, with hours Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM and a $20.00/hour base pay plus a $0.75/hour differential after 4 PM.