Facilities Maintenance Tradesperson II

Gleason • Rochester, NY

10d

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Tradesperson II maintains and repairs mechanical, electrical, plumbing, piping, HVAC, and other building systems in industrial and multi-building environments. The role performs preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, machine repair and adjustment, troubleshooting, and emergency response to support safe, efficient, and compliant facility operations while minimizing downtime. It also includes maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation, prioritizing work orders, and coordinating with contractors, vendors, supervisors, employees, tenants, and the public.

The position requires practical knowledge of building systems, maintenance and safety practices, tools and equipment, work-order systems, and basic technical documentation. Work may involve physically demanding tasks in confined or elevated areas and varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or on-call assignments when required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One to three years of experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, or a related skilled trade preferred.
• Relevant trade certifications or technical training are desirable.
• A valid driver's license may be required depending on job duties.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and fire/life-safety building systems.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance, workplace safety, OSHA requirements, and proper PPE use.
• Knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, and general building repair.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools, testing and maintenance equipment, work-order systems, maintenance records, inventory procedures, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain building equipment and systems, including basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and mechanical work.
• 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 contractors, vendors, supervisors, and other employees.
• 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 safety procedures; prioritize multiple work orders; and meet deadlines.
• Ability to respond to facility emergencies, learn new maintenance procedures and technologies, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment in occupied facilities.
• 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 with Microsoft Office, Outlook email, and CMMS.
• Able to read machine and facility schematics.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair building equipment and mechanical, electrical, plumbing, piping, HVAC, and other facility systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment inspections, and machine repair and adjustment.
• Respond to emergencies and urgent facility issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Read work orders, equipment manuals, schematics, blueprints, and basic technical drawings to determine work and repairs.
• Prioritize maintenance requests and complete work within established deadlines.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, lifts, testing equipment, and other maintenance equipment safely.
• Document completed work and maintain accurate maintenance records; follow work-order, inventory, and documentation procedures.
• Follow workplace safety practices, OSHA requirements, PPE requirements, and established procedures.
• Coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, vendors, supervisors, employees, tenants, and the public.

What This Job Offers

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