Senior Maintenance Mechanic I (Carpenter)

SUNY Westchester Community College; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Westchester Community College is seeking a Senior Maintenance Mechanic I (Carpenter) to perform journeyman-level carpentry maintenance and construction. The role may involve leading a crew, planning complex jobs, and supervising lower-level staff as needed.

The position requires independent work with guidance, involvement in both routine and emergency repairs, and participation in snow removal, among other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Journeyman level carpentry experience required.
• Ability to plan complex projects and prepare rough sketches.
• Experience supervising lower-level maintenance staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform journeyman level carpentry maintenance and construction.
• Lead projects and supervise staff as assigned.
• Plan repairs, estimate materials and staffing needs.
• Respond to scheduled and emergency repairs.
• Operate equipment and participate in snow removal.

Skills

Carpentry

Maintenance

Supervision

Planning

Job description

Under general supervision, the Senior Maintenance Mechanic I (Carpenter) performs a wide variety of journeyman level carpentry maintenance and construction work, including the lay out of jobs sufficiently complex to require advance planning, and the maintenance of necessary supplies and records. Work is performed with considerable independence but usually results from written or oral instructions. The Sr. Maintenance Mechanic I (Carpenter) may work as part of a crew or as a lead worker on specific projects and may supervise a number of lower-level maintenance and labor employees. Performs routine and emergency repairs and maintenance, both scheduled and in response to emergency situations, as required. Operate equipment and devices, participate in snow removal, etc as assigned.

The journeyman is fully proficient in the skills and practices of the trade, with the full knowledge of the principles, tools and techniques used to perform work. The journeyman has responsibility for determining methods and devices best suited to complete projects, making estimates of material and staffing requirements, assisting in planning repairs and alterations, and preparing rough plans and sketches. Work at this level may be completed with little or no check during progress or on completion. Supervisor may check overall work to see that it meets trade standards. Does related work as required.