Multitrade Maintenance Technician

City of Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Buffalo seeks a skilled maintenance worker capable of handling multiple trades. The role requires proficiency across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry and related tasks with a focus on maintaining facilities and equipment.

Candidates should have formal trade schooling and several years of practical experience in building trades. A valid New York State driver’s license is required. The position involves travel to various sites and may involve warehouse duties.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a vocational/technical high school in one of the skilled building trades and one year of full-time experience in a skilled trade.
• Three years of full-time experience in one of the skilled building trades.
• Four years of full-time experience as a helper to one of the skilled building trades.

Responsibilities

• Repairs plumbing, steam lines, electrical systems, wiring, fixtures, furniture, doors, windows and equipment.
• Installs racks, exhaust hoods and blowers in laboratories.
• Installs shelving, storage cabinets and new hardware.
• Maintains and repairs overhead doors including springs, cables, pulleys and tracks.
• Performs minor plastering and masonry repairs, including glass block replacements.
• Performs minor painting and refinishing of furniture.
• Repairs furnaces, air ducts and maintenance machinery.
• Installs, replaces and repairs locks.
• May be required to drive to work sites.
• May maintain a mobile warehouse and related equipment.
• Operates electronic devices to enter work orders, purchase orders and supplies.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Building trades knowledge

General construction knowledge

Tools handling

Blueprint reading

Ability to follow instructions

Teamwork

Coordination

Physical fitness

Education

Vocational/technical high school in skilled trades

Three years full-time experience in a skilled trade

Four years as a helper in skilled trades

Tools

Hand and machine tools

Job description

The City of Buffalo seeks a skilled maintenance worker capable of handling multiple trades. The role requires proficiency across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry and related tasks with a focus on maintaining facilities and equipment.

Candidates should have formal trade schooling and several years of practical experience in building trades. A valid New York State driver’s license is required. The position involves travel to various sites and may involve warehouse duties.