Maintenance Technician

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Technician I
JOB UPDATED: July 6, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager & Director of Facilities-Operations
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt (Overtime Eligible)
SALARY: $24.73 Hourly
SCHEDULE:

• Primary
  
  Schedule:
  
  Wednesday - Sunday, 4:00 pm to 12:00 am, including weekends.
• Training
  
  Schedule:
  
  8:00 am - 4:00 pm, including weekends.
• Note:
  
  Overtime, holiday, and emergency shift coverage may be required.

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager and Director of Facilities-Operations, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for delivering hands‑on mechanical repairs, routine trade work, and preventive maintenance across campus facilities. Working both independently and as part of a team, this role ensures our buildings, systems, and outdoor spaces remain safe, operational, and welcoming for the community.

• Electrical: Repair and replace light fixtures, wall switches, outlets, bulbs/tubes, ballasts, and sockets using proper hand and power tools.
• Plumbing & HVAC: Perform routine repairs on sinks, faucets, showers, drains, and pipe leaks. Replace flushometers, clean and replace HVAC filters, lay/repair irrigation lines, and perform seasonal system winterization.
• Carpentry & Locksmithing: Repair furniture, hang doors, fit locks/handles, and replace flooring, carpet tiles, and ceiling tiles.
• Painting & Masonry: Prepare surfaces and apply paint, stains, and varnishes with brushes, rollers, or sprayers. Patch, finish, and repair cement, pavers, and damaged masonry.

• Manage, log, and complete daily tasks and work orders promptly using the digital Work Order Management System.
• Conduct routine inspections of assigned buildings and grounds to identify maintenance needs.
• Sanitize and disinfect high-traffic areas throughout the day.
• Assist with event setup and breakdowns, classroom configurations, and heavy furniture or equipment moves.

• Escort external vendors and city agency inspectors (e.g., FDNY, Buildings Dept., HVAC contractors) as requested.
• Attend department meetings, training sessions, and campus events.
• Respond to emergency maintenance calls and cover open shifts when needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by leadership.

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 2-3 years of direct facility or building maintenance experience.
• Trade Knowledge: Demonstrated skill in basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and general locksmithing.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Comfortable using smartphones, email, basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and digital Work Order Management systems.
• Certifications:
  • Preferred: FDNY Certificate of Fitness (S-12, S-13, and/or S-95).
  • Must be willing to undergo cross‑training and obtain certifications as required by the department.

• Location: 340 East 24th Street, New York, NY 10010 (with travel across campus buildings required).
• Schedule Requirements: Standard schedule is 35 hours per week (Wednesday - Sunday, 4:00 pm to 12:00 am, including weekends). Schedule varies based on departmental needs, campus events, holidays, evenings, weekends, and 24/7 emergency response.
• Training
  
  Schedule:
  
  Must be able to work an initial 90-day probationary schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM for onboarding, safety training, and core competency development.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (tools, materials, boxes); push, pull, reach, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Environment: Exposure to various outdoor weather conditions year‑round.
• Flexibility: Adaptable to schedule or location…