• Maintenance Mechanic

    Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES (Buffalo, NY)


    Maintenance Mechanic

     

    Charter School for Applied Technologies

     

    2303 Kenmore Avenue

     

    Buffalo , NY 14207

     

    Classified - Position - Mechanic II

     

    Job Number 3300053609

     

    Start Date

     

    Open Date 09/29/2025

     

    Closing Date 10/31/2025

    POSITION:Maintenance Mechanic

    SCHOOL YEAR:2025-26

    WAGE/HOUR STATUS:Non-exempt

    Our Mission:

    The Charter School for Applied Technologies prepares students to attain family-sustaining careers by integrating career exploration and a lifelong learning culture.

     

    The Charter School for Applied Technologies (CSAT) opened its doors in 2001 as a 700-student school serving grades K-6. Today, CSAT is a busy campus consisting of three distinct buildings (Elementary, Middle and High Schools), that host approximately 2,300 students from 19 different school districts throughout WNY.

     

    Why CSAT?

     

    We are a team inspired by our mission of preparing students to attain family-sustaining careers. If you are looking for a supportive culture providing professional development, training, and mentorship, this could be the place for you! Working as part of a team, you can make a positive and profound difference in the lives of the students we serve. Offering extensive classroom support and assistance with curriculum and instruction, we seek ambitious, creative, and dedicated staff to help make our vision a reality.

    Job Summary

    The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for upholding well-maintained and safe school facilities for CSAT staff and students. Basic responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, identifying the need for repairs, and ensuring that daily operations run smoothly. The Maintenance Mechanic needs to be aable to work on their feet for long periods, and has a keen eye for detail.

     

    Essential Job Duties

     

    + Work with and around staff and students, and maintain a harmonious relationship with co-workers, administration, staff, and students.

    + Operate, install, and maintain heating, plumbing, and electrical equipment, sprinkler systems, and all other equipment.

    + Handle emergencies with any system, i.e., fire and burglar alarms, electrical, heating, air conditioning, pneumatic systems, and any other systems.

    + Respond to calls regarding security, snow removal, or emergency repairs on weekends, nights, and holidays.

    + Maintain all school buildings and school grounds including parking lots, remove excess sand, trash, and leaves as needed.

    + Work inside or outside performing such duties as snow removal, maintaining culverts, storm drains, roof drains, and any other duties required.

    + Operate and perform preventative maintenance on motorized vehicles and equipment as needed.

    + Demonstrate positive work habits by showing initiative, cooperation, dependability, efficiency, and productivity.

    + Demonstrate responsible behavior regarding attendance and work schedule.

    + Perform in a professional manner when interacting with students, parents, faculty, administration, and co-workers.

    + Follow the guidelines of confidentiality as established by the school district.

    + Attend and participate in relevant training sessions, meetings and professional growth activities as requested and/or required.

    + Perform other reasonable duties as requested by the supervisor.

     

    Physical Demands

     

    + Must be able to sit, stand, bend, kneel and walk up to 8 hours per day

    + Must be able to operate custodial equipment and work in the presence of mechanical systems, cleaning chemicals, and equipment noise

    + Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds

     

    Qualifications, Education, and Experience

     

    + At least 5 years of building maintenance/trades experience, technical, or trade education preferred

    + Knowledge of materials, methods and practices used in repair, occupational hazards, and safety precautions

    + Ability to handle equipment, tools and materials used in maintenance

    + Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively

    + Must possess a valid NYS driver's license

    + Minimum education of High School Diploma or GED required

     

    POSITION STATUS: Full-time

    WORK HOURS:7:00 - 3:30

    SALARY RANGE:$42,000 - $45,000

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    Itinerant Location Elementary School

     

    Salary: From 42000.00

     

    Salary: To 45000.00

     

    Salary Competitive Y

     

    Appointment Status Permanent

     

    Position Status Full time

     

    Start Date ASAP

     

    Contact Person's Name Chad Witherell

     

    Contact Person's Email [email protected]

     

    Job Posting Link https://www.applitrack.com/csatk12/onlineapp/\_application.aspx?posJobCodes=319&posFirstChoice=Maintenance/Custodial&posSpecialty=Maintenance%20General