Facilities Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

CABVI is seeking a Full-time Facilities Mechanic to coordinate and complete the maintenance and repairs of the CABVI buildings, grounds, machinery, and vehicles.

Job Responsibilities:

• Trouble shoots, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on mechanical systems and equipment, including machines and material handling equipment.
• Perform routine building maintenance and repair tasks. Such tasks include, but are not limited to: maintenance and remodeling tasks (e.g. carpentry, electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing).
• Install and maintains production machines and plant facilities equipment.
• Adapts workstations to enable blind employees to perform jobs more effectively.
• Maintains work request log and completes work in a timely manner.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required.
• Complies with safety regulations and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• General grounds maintenance as needed.
• Janitorial duties to include cleaning restrooms, offices and production areas. Strip, seal & wax floors. Shampoos carpets as directed.
• Completes other duties and /or special assignments as assigned by supervisor.
• Consistently achieves annual performance objectives.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent education with 5 years building and machine maintenance experience. A certification or license in a trade specialty area is preferred.
• Must maintain a valid NYS driver’s license.
• Forklift certification required.
• Work will include inside and outside tasks in various temperatures, locations and conditions.
• Must be available for weekend or evening work dependent upon shared security responsibilities and deadlines. Must be able to pass a federal background check.
• Must be skillful in presenting information and responding to questions from vendors, customers and Central Industry employees.
• Must have good listening skills and ability to effectively communicate during difficult situations. Must be able to read and write in the English language.
• Must be knowledgeable regarding OSHA regulations. Must be able to use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Regularly must lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to climb ladders and work at heights up to 30 feet above the ground or floor.

Benefits:

CABVI offers a generous benefit package along with a family friendly work environment. We offer three health insurance plans to choose from along with dental and vision insurance. A retirement benefit through a 403(b) is offered to include employee and employer contributions. We also have paid time off, paid holidays, mileage reimbursement, a fitness center accessible to CABVI employees, employer sponsored life insurance along with many other employer sponsored benefits.

CABVI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key job elements.

The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) is a not-for-profit agency with professional and support staff who provide comprehensive vision rehabilitation programs annually to more than 2000 people who are blind and visually impaired in a nine-county area. We teach independent living skills, as well as orientation and mobility, and we offer low vision services, children’s services, and continually-expanding technology and employment programs. One facet of our employment services is Central Industries, the Association’s manufacturing division that helps support agency services. Our mission is to assist people who are blind or visually impaired achieve their highest levels of independence.

Company Description

The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) is a not-for-profit agency with professional and support staff who provide comprehensive vision rehabilitation programs annually to more than 2000 people who are blind and visually impaired in a nine-county area. We teach independent living skills, as well as orientation and mobility, and we offer low vision services, children’s services, and continually-expanding technology and employment programs. One facet of our employment services is Central Industries, the Association’s manufacturing division that helps support agency services. Our mission is to assist people who are blind or visually impaired achieve their highest levels of independence.