Facilities Maintenance Mechanic – Multi‑Trade Expert

SUNY Adirondack; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Adirondack in Warren County, NY seeks a full-time Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain buildings, grounds and equipment. The role involves general mechanical tasks across multiple trades including heating, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and masonry as needed.

Applicants should have four years of experience in building maintenance or a journeyman level in a skilled trade, with the ability to supervise others and perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in general building maintenance or related trades.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
• Physical ability to perform duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs electrical wiring and equipment.
• Maintains and repairs boilers, pumps, heaters, piping, valves, traps, motors and generators.
• Builds/installs cabinets, shelves, doors, paneling, flooring, windows and locks.
• Repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets and showers.
• Operates and performs minor repairs to motor vehicles and equipment.
• Repairs windows, doors, floors, walls, furniture, roofs and sprinklers.
• Performs masonry duties such as mixing plaster, laying brick, preparing forms and pouring concrete.
• Prepares surfaces and paints exteriors and interiors of buildings and structures.
• Performs general grounds maintenance activities.
• May supervise the work of laborers or other subordinates.

Skills

Building maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Supervisory ability

Manual dexterity

Job description

SUNY Adirondack in Warren County, NY seeks a full-time Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain buildings, grounds and equipment. The role involves general mechanical tasks across multiple trades including heating, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and masonry as needed.

Applicants should have four years of experience in building maintenance or a journeyman level in a skilled trade, with the ability to supervise others and perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs.