Facilities Mechanical Technician

Requisition Number: 79375

** The company built on breakthroughs.  *
* ** Join us. *
* Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations - not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.  

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.  

Come break through with us.

Corning's businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

+ Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives

+ Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected

+ Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light

+ Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences

+ Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

+ Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

** Role Purpose*
* The Facilities Mechanical Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building mechanical systems and equipment. This position plays a key role in managing and executing the preventive maintenance (PM) program to minimize equipment downtime, extend asset life, maintain regulatory compliance, and support a safe, comfortable facility environment.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC equipment, air handlers, pumps, exhaust systems, piping, and related controls; diagnose issues and implement appropriate repairs.

+ Oversee corrective maintenance and respond promptly to equipment failures, service requests, alarms, and emergencies, including after-hours or on-call support as assigned.

+ Maintain clean, safe, and organized mechanical rooms, work areas, tools, and equipment.

+ Manage the facility's preventive maintenance program in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); develop, review, schedule, complete, document, and close work orders on time and to established standards.

+ Maintain asset records, inspection logs, warranties, manuals, and service documentation, including work performed, parts used, equipment readings, and repairs.

+ Analyze recurring failures, maintenance trends, and reliability concerns; recommend maintenance-plan and replacement improvements, monitor PM completion, and communicate overdue work, deficiencies, risks, and resource needs to the Facilities Manager.

+ Coordinate inspections, testing, calibration, lubrication, filter changes, belt replacements, and other scheduled maintenance activities.

+ Assist with maintaining spare-parts inventory and identifying critical components needed to support maintenance operations.

+ Manage contractors and service vendors performing facility maintenance and repairs, including defining work scopes, coordinating schedules and site access, monitoring safety compliance and work quality, and verifying completion and required documentation.

** Experiences/Education*
* + Technical AAS degree, certification in HVAC or a related field is preferred.

+ Minimum 5 years of experience maintaining facilities infrastructure systems.

+ Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, pumps, motors, fans, and associated mechanical equipment.

+ Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, schematics, building plans, and work orders.

+ Customer-service mindset and ability to maintain professional relationships with facility occupants and vendors.

+ Minimal travel, limited to immediate area around Corning, NY

+ Hours of work: standard 40 hours work week, plus occasional weekend project work

+ Support the Maintenance Department's on-call coverage of (1) week per (2) month period

** This position does not support immigration sponsorship.*
* The range for this position is $71,098.00 - $97,760.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the…