• Building Maintenance Mechanic - Bush Campus

    Greater Southern Tier BOCES (Elmira, NY)


    REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES III AND WORKING FOREPERSON

    DESCRIPTION: Full-time position (1.0 FTE), 8 hours per day (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. shift), 12 months per year

    The following work activities are listed as examples only and in no event shall an employee be limited to only those examples listed here:

    + Builds, repairs and refinishes desks, tables, chairs, cupboards, etc.;

    + Installs, maintains and repairs a wide variety of electrical and plumbing fixtures and equipment, including heating and ventilating systems;

    + Builds, installs, maintains and repairs a variety of playground and gym equipment;

    + Plasters and paints walls, partitions and ceilings;

    + Lays and repairs tile and stone floors and walls;

    + Repairs walks, curbs, drives and building foundations;

    + Oversees and takes part in ordinary building cleaning operations;

    + Makes inspections of property to ascertain repair needs;

    + Estimates materials required for repairs;

    + Keeps daily time and material records;

    + May adjust computerized temperature controls, fire controls and or make minor telephone repairs;

    + May test and maintain cooling tower, chiller and glycol system’s chemicals;

    + May make minor repairs to fire alarm systems and components;

    + Builds classrooms, shops, suspended ceilings, etc.;

    + May wire outlets, lights, breaker panels and install and maintain systems;

    + May troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical problems;

    + Supervises and participates in a general grounds maintenance program;

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    Job Qualifications

    + Three (3) years of experience in either general building construction or maintenance work involving one or more of the standard trades such as carpentry, plumbing or electrical, etc.

    + Must possess a thorough knowledge of standard building maintenance and repairs practices, materials and tools, a thorough knowledge of at least one building trade; working knowledge of one or more additional trades; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to understand oral and written directions; ability to work independently and cooperatively; customer service orientation; positive attitude; good communication skills; responsiveness to customers; computer literacy and knowledge as it applies to the needs and demands of the position; ability to lift 50-100 lbs; mechanical aptitude; dependability, thoroughness and physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

     

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid NYS Class D Driver’s License at the time of application.

     

    SALARY: Per Support Staff Association plus, comprehensive benefit package.

     

    Application Deadline:06/13/2025

     

    Civil Service Title: BUILDING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

     

    Job Number: 08 OM25/26