Building Maintenance Mechanic Job at SUNY Adirondack

SUNY Adirondack Queensbury, NY 12804

Broad Function

This work involves the repair and maintenance of buildings, grounds and equipment. The work performed is of a general mechanical nature and may include masonry, carpentry, painting,
plumbing, heating or electrical maintenance and repair. The work may also involve the operation and routine maintenance of motor vehicles or other machinery and equipment. Although employees of this class, because of individual training or experience generally devote a greater part of their time to a particular specialized field, they are required to work in various mechanical fields as the occasion demands. Employees work under general
supervision allowing for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Direct supervision may be exercised over the work of laborers or other subordinate employees. Does related work as required.


Major Responsibilities

  • Installs and repairs electrical wiring and equipment;
  • May clean, maintain and make repairs to boilers, pumps, heaters, piping, valves, traps, compressor motors and generators;
  • Builds and/or installs cabinets, shelves, doors, paneling, flooring, windows and locks;
  • Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets and showers;
  • Operate and/or perform minor repairs to motor vehicles, and other motorized equipment.
  • Repairs windows, doors, floors, walls, furniture, roofs, projectors, screens and sprinklers.
  • Performs masonry duties such as mixing plaster and concrete, laying brick or blocks, preparing forms and pouring concretes.
  • Prepares surfaces and paints exteriors and interiors of buildings and structures.
  • Performs general grounds maintenance activities;
  • May supervise the work of laborers or other subordinates.

Required Skills

Thorough knowledge of the practices, processes, materials and tools of the
principal trade in which the experience has been gained; good knowledge of
modern buildings and grounds maintenance and repair practices; good knowledge of
the operation and maintenance of heating and ventilating equipment; ability to
plan and supervise the work of others; ability to understand and carry out oral
and written directions; mechanical aptitude; manual dexterity; physical
condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Educational Requirements

a) Four years of experience in general building maintenance, heavy construction
or building trades work; or
b) One year of experience as a journeyman in one of the recognized skilled
trades; or
c) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits
of (a) and (b) above.

Full consideration will be given if application received by February 13, 2023.

**This position is a Competitive Class position subject to all regulations of the Warren County Department of Civil Service. **

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all
employees. SUNY Adirondack is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

SUNY Adirondack is actively recruiting diverse faculty of all backgrounds. In efforts and our commitment to the goal of building a diverse workforce we are participating in PRODiG. PRODiG ("Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth") aims to increase the representation of historically underrepresented faculty at SUNY including underrepresented minority ("URM") faculty in general and women faculty of all races in STEM fields ("WSTEM"). Click this link https://www.suny.edu/prodig/ to find out more about PRODiG.




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