Facilities Mechanic

Consumer Reports•Yonkers, NY

1d•$69,074 - $71,645•Onsite

About The Position

Consumer Reports is seeking a Facilities Mechanic to join their team at their consumer product and service testing center in Yonkers, New York. This role is crucial for maintaining the organization's headquarters, ensuring that testing and research experts can operate effectively. The Mechanic will report to the Director of Facilities and will be responsible for routine maintenance, responding to occasional off-hour emergency calls, and ensuring safety regulations are met and all equipment is in good working order. This is an on-site position located in Yonkers, New York.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
A minimum of 5-years experience in maintenance or a similar role.
Knowledge of buildings, machinery, and equipment.
Basic carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical skills.
Self-motivated and a problem solver.
Value teamwork and collaboration.
Can work well with others to achieve shared goals while valuing differences, offering support and help and sharing knowledge and expertise to help the team.
Ability and commitment to building and maintaining relationships in order to support and enhance personal, team and organizational work.
Working in an office environment
Utilization of safe work practices
Use of material handling equipment, ladders, lifts and tools & equipment typical for working on systems
Ability to lift or move heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs)
Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions typical to the region
Ability to operate large equipment including that used for grounds upkeep and snow removal.

Nice To Haves

Certified in a trade or equivalent field.
Experience working in a larger facility or multiple facilities.

Responsibilities

Performing maintenance tasks
Repairing equipment, machinery, and building
Responding to "on demand" and timely staff requests, event set-ups / emergency calls
Complying with safety regulations, and assisting with facility inspections
Handling inventory management
Overseeing the emergency evacuations of staff during fire or safety events
Repairing and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment
Upkeep of grounds & equipment