Maintenance Mechanic II

Rochester Institute of Technology•Rochester, NY

40d

About The Position

RIT's Facilities Management Services department is looking for a dynamic Maintenance Mechanic II to join the FMS Engineering Services team. We value and care about our team members and are committed to your well-being. As part of the team, you are eligible for RIT's comprehensive and competitive benefits program that adds generously to your total compensation. Some of those benefits include medical/dental/vision, sick and vacation time, retirement, financial planning resources, educational benefits for you and your dependents, employee wellness program, and free use of on-site fitness facilities. Additionally, our schedules are consistent, year-round, and you will be eligible for professional development and cross-training opportunities that support your career growth. The Maintenance Mechanic II is part of the FMS Maintenance Services team that is responsible for corrective and preventative maintenance on all interior and exterior building components. These responsibilities include plumbing and natural gas service; walls, floors, and ceilings; doors, locks, and hardware keys for all door-mounted locking device; interior and exterior signage; painting and carpet replacement; and building exteriors (roofs, windows, and brick).

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
2-3 years' experience in building maintenance in a commercial, industrial, or college campus setting with proven expertise in two or more of the following skilled areas; plumbing, millwright (doors and hardware), painting and drywall, flooring, roofing, masonry, or carpentry.
Must have demonstrated mechanical aptitude in one of the skilled trade areas, and the ability to learn the basics of plumbing and pipefitting, painting and drywall (install and finish), door and window repair, and low voltage (50 volts or less) electrical systems.
Must have strong analytical/problem solving skills.
Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to safely operate all equipment including, but not limited to, hand and power tools common to plumbing, carpentry, tile, and other building trades.
Able to work from various ladders up to 30 feet tall, including scaffolds and 40-foot man-lifts.
Able to lift 50 lbs.
Able to consistently work safely following all relative OSHA, DEC and EPA standards, laws and regulations.
Ability to use software including Microsoft Outlook and CMMS (work order system).
Must continually reinforce FMS' commitment for managing relationships with customers and colleagues in an open, honest, direct and respectful manner.
Must be able to work in irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions, dirt, dust, unpleasant odors, and loud noises while utilizing appropriate PPE.
Must be self-motivated and have ability to work independently with minimal direction. Must have the ability to take initiative, plan, prioritize, and execute a variety of repairs.
The successful candidate hired for this position will be required to drive on occasion, and therefore will be required, upon hire, to immediately enroll in the NYS LENS program.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Corrective and preventative maintenance on all interior and exterior building components.
Plumbing and natural gas service
Maintenance of walls, floors, and ceilings
Maintenance of doors, locks, and hardware keys for all door-mounted locking device
Maintenance of interior and exterior signage
Painting and carpet replacement
Maintenance of building exteriors (roofs, windows, and brick).