Building Maintenance Worker

Lewis County General Hospital • Lowville, NY

5d • $21 - $26

About The Position

This is a semi-skilled position involving responsibility for independently performing a variety of mechanical and other building maintenance, repair, and construction-related tasks. These tasks may be performed indoors and outdoors under adverse working conditions. The work may also involve the part-time operation of a truck, automobile, or other automotive equipment. While a working knowledge of one or more trades is necessary, the incumbent does not typically utilize advanced journey-level techniques for extended periods. The work is performed under direct or general supervision, depending on the nature of the tasks. This role also performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of modern buildings and grounds maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge of safety precautions associated with modern building maintenance.
• Working knowledge of the practices and techniques of one or more of the standard trades.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently use a variety of hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, drills, snakes, plungers, chisels, and hammers.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
• Completion and certification of a course of study from a vocational technical school in carpentry, electrical trades, plumbing/heating/air conditioning, or building maintenance; OR Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and two years of experience in either general building construction, general building cleaning, or maintenance work; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs semi-skilled work in masonry, carpentry, electrical, or painting operations.
• Installs and repairs heating systems, wiring systems, and electric fixtures and equipment.
• Repairs windows, doors, floors, walls, and other parts of buildings.
• Performs interior and exterior painting where quantity rather than fine quality is the primary objective.
• Installs and repairs general plumbing equipment such as sinks, toilets, and baths.
• Cleans and repairs boilers, pumps, heaters, pipelines, valves, and traps.
• Mixes plaster and concrete and assists in laying brick, plastering walls, and finishing concrete work.
• Operates trucks, automobiles, tractors, air compressors, and other motorized equipment.
• Loads and unloads materials and supplies, and records goods received and shipped.
• Performs groundskeeping tasks such as mowing lawns, trimming shrubs, raking leaves, and clearing snow and ice from walks.
• Arranges and moves chairs, tables, desks, and other equipment for special use in the building.
• Serves as a general worker performing a variety of basic tasks.
• Keeps simple records and reports on maintenance performed and materials received and used.
• Performs semi-skilled maintenance and repairs on motorized equipment.
• Performs housekeeping and cleaning tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED