Building Maintenance Mechanic Shift

The hiring rate for this position is $30.00 per hour.

The CIA offers a substantial benefits package that includes medical coverage available at no cost to qualifying employees, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, retirement savings plan with high employer contributions, a generous paid time off program,and more!

The Building Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for general maintenance and repairs of all equipment and services for buildings at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA). This includes but is not limited to; performing generalpreventative maintenance (PM) work and inspections, clearing drains and greasetraps, servicing mechanical equipment, lighting pilot lights for kitchen appliances, responding to radio requests and emergencies, completing electronicwork orders as assigned and coordinating work priorities with the Building Maintenance Operations Manager.

• Performs a wide variety of work on all structures and systems, both on thecampus, and on related infrastructure under the ownership of the CIA offcampus.
• Interacts in a positive, professional and helpful manner with all campus stakeholders, including students, chefs, faculty, staff, outside vendors andcampus guests.
• Conducts repairs, preventive maintenance, and replacements on all systems as required and/or directed (i.e. minor boiler servicing, water testing and treatment, roof patching, filter changes, etc.).
• Performs routine facility inspections as required, including: all boilers,mechanical and equipment rooms, roofs, and infrastructure and is proactiveabout identifying and addressing deficiencies observed.
• Monitors, inspects, and trouble-shoots all equipment and systems for designedoperation and implements any adjustments, repairs or replacements as required.
• Performs minor aesthetic repairs such as mopping, painting, spackling,replacing carpet tile or ceiling grid.
• Coordinates and conducts work in a way to minimize disruption to classes andother campus activities.
• Completes work orders assigned through an assigned computer or tablet and properly follows up with work orders that are assigned by their supervisor oras directed by the Help Desk.
• Works on various facility components including repairs to door hardware,locks, fire protection systems, (smoke, fire and sprinkler systems) as required.
• Troubleshoots and investigates, conducts preventative maintenance, and performs repairs and replacements of mechanical systems and equipment asneeded.
• Assists outside contractors and accompany them as needed. Reviews their workto ensure work is being completed safely and professionally.
• Responds to work orders within residence halls, repairing all systems including plumbing, water, heating, signage, window blinds and repair ofwindows. Sometimes enters while rooms are occupied by students.
• Maintains communication with campus stakeholders including academic persons,such as faculty, occupants (students), Residence Hall Directors (RDs),Residence Assistants (RAs) and the residential life office, keeping them andother key stakeholders apprised of status of work orders, emergencies andother communications as needed.
• Assists with special event set-ups and breakdowns, which may be assigned after normal business hours, including nights and weekends.
• Building Maintenance operates 24/7 and in the event of an emergency i.e.natural disaster, power outage, etc., a Building Maintainer will be required to report for duty if deemed essential.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years working experience in general facilitiesmaintenance, repair or refinishing; or one (1) year of working experience ina skilled trade such as electrical, HVAC-R, boiler service or plumbing; orformal equivalent trade school experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Certificate from an accredited trade school in mechanical or electrical systems.
• Window and door hardware repairs.
• Hands on knowledge of appliance repairs including; refrigerators, stoves,ovens, etc.
• Experience in painting, tilework, and roofing repairs.
• More than five (5) years of experience in a skilled trade.

• Must be able to read blueprints, work orders, instructions and communicate in English and follow direction and procedures. Able to work in an electronicenvironment including reading email, sending pictures electronically andusing a handheld device to receive, update and close out work orders.
• Skillful with tools of minor plumbing, painting, tile work, carpentry,mechanical and electrical trades.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependableand handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to follow all constraints, both formal and informal including OSHAand CIA safety protocols and other applicable rules, protocols and procedures.

• Must be available based upon business needs with prior…