Maintenance Mechanic

Young World Physical Education; Town of Alden (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 61,600; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in the Town of Alden, New York, seeks a dedicated professional for a full-time maintenance role on the 2nd shift. This position requires good knowledge of maintenance tools and procedures, as well as the ability to work well with others.

Key responsibilities include responding to maintenance requests, operating equipment, and performing various repairs. Candidates should meet Civil Service requirements and possess a valid New York State driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must meet Civil Service Requirements.
• Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license.
• Preferred experience with electrical/HVAC/R maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Responds promptly to maintenance requests and addresses issues efficiently.
• Plans work, estimates material and supplies required.
• Operates power equipment, hand tools, and testing equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Ability to read and interpret plans

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in building or service trades

Tools

Power equipment

Hand tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Job Description

Full-Time - 2nd Shift (1:30p.m. - 10:00p.m.)

$28.00/hour + 5% Shift Differential

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Good knowledge of the tools, terminology, procedures and equipment of one or more of the skilled maintenance or repair trades; ability to make skilled repairs and installations rapidly and accurately; ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, diagrams, charts, and specifications to determine outcome of work indicated; ability to get along and work well with others, mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity; takes initiative and is resourceful, industrious and dependable; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responds promptly to maintenance requests and addresses issues efficiently;
• Plans work, estimates material and supplies required, and requests supplies and equipment;
• Operates power equipment, hand tools and testing equipment;
• Performs regular maintenance on equipment and shop;
• Maintains and/or repairs trucks, tractors, lawn mowers, and other equipment;
• Repairs and/or refinishes desks, tables, chairs and other furniture;
• Cleans and paints walls, woodwork, and floors;
• Inspects, installs, repairs, and replaces steam and other piping, radiator traps, valves, gauges, pumps and other accessories and fittings;
• Grinds and packs valves, packs pumps, replaces worn pipe flanges and gaskets;
• Replaces light bulbs, fuses and fixtures and performs minor electrical installations;
• Replaces and/or repairs window glass, cords, and window frames;
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet Civil Service Requirements:

• a. Graduation from high school or vocational school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of experience in the building or service trades; OR
• b. Seven (7) years of experience in the building or service trades; OR
• c. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b)
• d. Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Experience with electrical/HVAC/R maintenance preferred.