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 Facilities and Campus Services team. Work includes assisting with HVAC+R, plumbing, electrical, and other building systems, supporting utility shutdowns during construction, maintaining machine rooms, handling materials, and completing work orders and preventive maintenance tasks.

The position works in a non-office environment, indoors and outdoors, where noise, dust, heat, fumes, and other physical discomforts may be continuously present. Work may also take place in animal research areas, machine rooms, crawl spaces, dark or damp areas, restricted-access areas, and locations with odors from maintenance products or leaks. Frequent ladder use is required. The role may require off-shift work and availability for 24-hour emergency call-ins.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 required 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 FDNY certifications necessary for utility-system operation; required Certificates of Fitness to successfully complete the probationary period are F60, G60, S12, and S13.
• Ability to grasp, lift, and/or 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 visually and audibly observe operating equipment.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb ladders and scaffolds, bend, reach, lift, and carry.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a college program or technical trade school.
• FDNY RMO certification.

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 maintenance of electrical systems and other installed building equipment and systems.
• Respond to and resolve basic service calls, escalating 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 order requests and preventive maintenance tasks, recording work performed and time and materials spent.
• Perform other related work tasks as needed to support Facilities and Campus Services operations.

What This Job Offers

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