Maintenance Worker II

HOURS OF WORK: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Cuts, threads and bends conduit pipes; wires outlets, fuse boxes, motors, switches and light fixtures; packs and joins plumbing lines, pipes and fixtures.

Performs general carpentry work requiring a high degree of skill in the construction, alteration and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, wood fixtures and furnishings.

Mixes cement, applies to cinder block, brick tile, stone or other building materials.

Finishes and points brick and block work; installs and sets ceramic, mosaic, metal and other varieties of tile for decorative purposes.

Performs general electric work, for example, installing and disconnecting electrical equipment or telephone systems.

Repairs and overhauls air conditioning and refrigeration equipment utilizing methods of the electrical and plumbing trades.

Maintains and repairs gas furnaces, hot water tanks, circulating sump, sewage, vacuum and other type pumps.

Takes pressure and feed readings for gas boilers.

Cleans boiler tubes and checks all motors.

Maintains and services sewage systems.

Does interior and exterior painting; applies primer and finishing coat using brush or spray gun; or equipment.

Maintains records, which relate to maintenance or repair work performed.

May operate motor vehicles and power-driven equipment when required, including snow removal equipment.

May perform routine maintenance in the operation of motor and some heavy equipment.

May operate snow removal equipment.

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Five (5) years of full time paid work experience in skilled maintenance and repair tasks in at least one of the major trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical or HVAC.

SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT

Required to operate a motor vehicle, possession of a clean, valid New York State Non-CDL or CDL license.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to work independently and self directed.

Thorough knowledge of the standard tools, materials, methods and practices of the trade to which assigned.

Good knowledge of the operation, maintenance and upkeep of a high and low pressure heating system.

Good knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.

Ability to make accurate estimates of time and materials needed on jobs.

Skill in the use of the tools, materials and equipment of the areas concerned.

Application Deadline:08/14/2026

Civil Service Title: Maintenance Worker II