Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant Facilities

Essential Functions:

Performs daily inspections of facilities to identify a wide variety of building maintenance tasks or deficiencies needing attention in various zones.

Performs corrective actions to identified facilities deficiencies, and/or reports maintenance concerns requiring skilled trades to the appropriate supervisor. Corrective actions include but are not limited to: semi-skilled tasks of the structural, locksmith, mechanical/plumbing and HVAC/R trades as well as basic electrical work and architectural finishes.

Assists skilled trades' persons when needed.

Reviews the Footprints work order system daily and provides appropriate feedback via Footprints.

Performs snow removal tasks as assigned.

Performs routine and emergency tasks involving scheduled/unscheduled overtime.

Removes asbestos during projects and facilitates repairs.

Handles various types of hazardous materials such as: asbestos, refrigerants, gas, fuel oil, solvents, and more.

Works in confined space situations using personal protective equipment.

Uses personal protective equipment when necessary.

Job Requirements:

Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the trade or trades to which assigned.

Knowledge of safety standards and procedures.

Knowledge of applicable codes and regulations for the trade or trades to which assigned.

Reads plans, specifications, manuals, and blueprints.

Performs moderate to heavy manual labor.

Understands and carries out written and oral instructions.

Supervises others.

Climbs ladders and work at heights on scaffolds and platforms.

Uses the tools, machines, equipment, and materials of the trade or trades to which assigned.

Operating Needs:

Ability to work holidays, scheduled/unscheduled overtime, shift work and college special events.

Has the capacity to work both independently and in a team environment.

Ability to alternate in different areas as needed.

Possesses a valid NYS Driver License.

Must be able to obtain Operations and Maintenance certification for asbestos removal.