Maintenance Mechanic Helper

Weill Cornell Medical College • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, the Maintenance Mechanic Helper assists with maintenance and repair services for infrastructure and architectural systems throughout campus. The role responds to service calls and contributes to the work of the Facilities and Campus Services team.

The position assists with HVAC+R, plumbing, electrical, and other building systems; supports utility shutdowns for construction; maintains machine rooms; distributes materials and equipment; and completes work-order and preventive-maintenance documentation. The work takes place in varied indoor and outdoor settings, including machine rooms and other areas with physical and environmental discomforts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a college program or technical trade school.
• Approximately 1–3 years of general maintenance experience in a large institution or commercial facility with complex infrastructure systems.
• Ability to work off-shifts as needed to accommodate ongoing operations or emergencies.
• Ability to be available for 24-hour emergency call-ins.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• EPA Universal Refrigeration Technician Certification.
• Maintain the FDNY certifications necessary to operate utility systems; F60, G60, S12, and S13 Certificates of Fitness are required to successfully complete the probationary period.
• Ability to grasp, lift, carry, or otherwise move objects weighing at least 50 pounds and push or pull objects up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and large wrenches; operate small to large valves; and observe operating equipment visually and audibly.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb ladders and scaffolds, bend, reach, lift, and carry.

Nice To Haves

• FDNY RMO certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC+R) systems.
• Assist with plumbing system maintenance and operate various types of power drain-cleaning machines.
• Assist with maintaining electrical systems and other installed building equipment and systems.
• Respond to basic service calls, resolve them, and escalate as needed.
• Assist with shutdowns of selected utility systems during construction activities.
• Maintain machine rooms, including replacing lighting, removing debris, sweeping, and general cleaning.
• Unload and distribute received materials and equipment to stock and work areas.
• Complete and submit work orders and preventive-maintenance tasks, documenting work performed and time and materials used.
• Perform other related tasks as needed to support the Facilities and Campus Services department.

What This Job Offers

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