Facilities Mechanic
About The Position
CR’s consumer product and service testing center, in Yonkers, New York, is the largest nonprofit educational and consumer product testing center in the world. It is here where, in any one of our 63 labs, we test, rate, and review 10,000+ products and services. As a Mechanic on the team, you will report to the Director of Facilities to focus on 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. This position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance.
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, plumbing and electrical skills.
- Ability to 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 and the ability to operate large equipment including that used for grounds upkeep and snow removal.
Nice To Haves
- You are certified in a trade or equivalent field.
- You have 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
Benefits
- medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
