General Maintenance​/HVAC-Assistant Laborer

Department Physical Plant Administration

Division Facilities Planning and Operations

Supervisor Title Director of Physical Plant

Status Full Time Regular

Salary Range $25.00/Hour

To ensure that assigned buildings, including furnishings and mechanical and electrical systems therein, are functional on a continual basis.

• Inspect the exterior and appropriate interior areas of assigned buildings on a regular basis. Identify, prioritize and perform or report necessary maintenance activities. Promptly report safety and security concerns.
• Maintain regular contact with sources of work assignments (i.e., supervisor, RT Tracker or assignment board) so that necessary activities are carried out in a timely fashion. Promptly report on completion of activities.
• Knowledge and ability to perform preventative maintenance, adjust, repair, and assist with the replacement of the following items: B&G pumps, hot water/steam boilers and associated controls, various hot water heaters and controls, A.C. and refrigeration units including: fan coil units, air handlers-belts, pulleys and drives, exhaust and intake fans, sump pumps, condensation pumps and lift station pumps, all type electric motors, belt/air filter changes, roof top units, various building controls, single and three phase electric, electric voltage’s ranging from 24V to 480 Volt A.C., electrical switch gear, motor starters and contractors.
• Maintain building access/egress areas – i.e., sidewalks, stairways – in a serviceable condition by removing debris and snow and ice.
• Carry out projects, which involve installations, renovations, remodeling, etc., as directed by supervisor, either individually or as part of a group.
• Coordinate all activities with building users and contractors (i.e., food service, cleaning services) so as to maximize efficiency and minimize disruption to building activities.
• May be assigned to temporarily work at other locations to substitute for personnel not available or to supplement personnel during times of unusually heavy workload.
• May be assigned to act in place of immediate supervisor during his/her absence, including the assumption of responsibility for that person’s duties and tasks.
• Perform other job-related duties and tasks as appropriately assigned.

• Support the College’s mission, vision and values, and contribute to the advancement of the College’s Strategic Plan.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.

• Ability to communicate in the English language, both orally and in writing, in order to receive
• assignments and instructions, understand written procedures and cautions, prepare written requests, record work completed, etc.
• Ability to utilize basic mathematical skills necessary for calculating quantities, preparing estimates, etc.
• Ability to accurately interpret drawings and schematics representing electrical, mechanical,
• architectural and structural systems.
• Ability to safely and effectively transport (which may involve lifting up to 50 pounds) and utilize
• materials and equipment used in facility servicing and maintenance and to work safely from ladders, scaffolds, and other elevated positions.
• Ability to perform a variety of building maintenance tasks requiring knowledge of and skills in working with electrical and mechanical systems (including HVAC ), plumbing,…