Facilities Maintenance Tradesperson II

Gleason•Rochester, NY

11d•$26 - $33

About The Position

Gleason is seeking a facilities maintenance tradesperson to maintain and repair building systems and equipment in a manufacturing environment. The position involves preventive and corrective maintenance across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, piping, HVAC, and other building systems. The employee troubleshoots equipment problems, performs inspections and repairs, responds to urgent facility issues, documents completed work, and supports safe, efficient facility operations. The posting's position summary refers to the role as “Facilities Maintenance Tech III.” The work may involve varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or on-call assignments when required. The employee may work around moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, elevated or precarious areas, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, outdoor weather, extreme heat, electrical hazards, vibration, and loud noise. The role requires frequent standing, walking, using hands, reaching, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds; occasionally lifting or moving up to 40 pounds; and using proper lift assistance for objects over 40 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One to three years of experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, or a related skilled trade preferred.
Valid driver's license may be required depending on job duties.
Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain building equipment and systems.
Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and fire/life-safety systems and preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
Ability to perform basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, drywall, and general building repair.
Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, lifts, and other maintenance equipment.
Ability to read work orders, equipment manuals, schematics, blueprints, and basic technical drawings.
Strong communication, customer service, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with others.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, climbing, bending, kneeling, and working in confined or elevated areas.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established safety procedures.
Ability to respond to emergencies and facility-related problems in a timely and professional manner.
Ability to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or on-call assignments when required.
Frequently lift or carry 11–25 pounds and walk or stand for two-thirds of the workday.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook email, and CMMS.
Ability to read machine and facility schematics.

Nice To Haves

Relevant trade certifications or technical training.
Experience with project management.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, piping, HVAC, and other building systems.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment inspections, machine repair, and adjustments.
Troubleshoot equipment and building-system problems and determine appropriate corrective action or service needs.
Respond to emergency and urgent facility issues.
Prioritize maintenance requests and work orders and meet established deadlines.
Read work orders, equipment manuals, schematics, blueprints, and basic technical drawings.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and document completed work.
Use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, ladders, lifts, and other maintenance equipment safely.
Follow established safety procedures and use proper lift assistance for objects over 40 pounds.
Work independently and collaborate with contractors, vendors, supervisors, employees, tenants, and the public.
Perform other duties as requested by a manager or supervisor.