FullTime Facilities Mechanic

GENERAL SUMMARY

Broadview at Purchase College

A unique opportunity exists to join a team in creating a vibrant senior learning community on the campus of Purchase College, State University of New York. The residents of this university-based retirement community will be able to enjoy the many amenities of the college including the renowned Neuberger Museum of Art, the Performing Arts Center, the academic and athletic facilities, and the park-like campus.

They will be able to enjoy all these benefits while living in a village designed specifically for their interests and needs. As part of the Purchase College community, Broadview residents will enjoy both formal and informal programming and collaborative opportunities designed to promote intergenerational engagement with members of the college community, ranging from classes and mentoring to providing employment opportunities for students.

Broadview will offer the full continuum of services, inclusive of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is the commitment to a community of equity and access through the acceptance of all aspects of human difference. This includes but is not limited to age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression and identity, language heritage, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, status as a veteran and worldview. Broadview at Purchase College is proud to be SAGE CARE certified, and all employees will be provided with SAGE CARE training.

Broadview at Purchase College is committed to integrating various cultural and social perspectives to engender excellence and to creating a collaborative culture in order to provide an exceptional experience for every employee and resident.

The Facilities Mechanic will be hands-on to do the day-to-day maintenance, repairs, overhauls, and have comprehensive mechanical aptitude. This role will need to regularly assist the facilities team in other capacities (carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC and general building maintenance).

Salary Range for this opportunity is $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC, and general building maintenance etc.
• High school diploma/GED
• Must possess a current, clear and valid driver’s license.
• The ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language.

• Performs routine maintenance and emergency repairs including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, repairing doors/locks, carpentry, drywall, painting, appliances etc.
• Maintain clean and neat work environment which may include cleaning work spaces such as mechanical rooms.
• Diagnose and properly repair systems.
• Advanced skill in at least 2 trades (electrical, plumbing, appliances, HVAC and carpentry, etc.)
• Will be expected to work an occasional and "on-call" as necessary.
• May need to work occasional early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Continually and urgently communicate with supervisor regarding any apparent operational deficiencies or system malfunctions.
• Must perform any duties assigned in an emergency as determined by management.
• Properly and safely operate all hand tools, power tools, equipment utilized by facilities maintenance and repair.
• Maintain current knowledge in the field of facilities maintenance and have a willingness to continue to build job expertise through mentoring/coaching and on-going training opportunities.
• Assist with preventative maintenance for all systems and equipment.
• Work alongside and assist other co-workers, trades, including contractors, in completing assigned maintenance tasks.
• Monitor and stock inventory supplies.

Physical activities of the position:

• Lifts and carries up to 50lbs. with assistance occasionally
• Pushes and pulls up to 50lbs. with assistance occasionally
• Climbs, reaches, bends and twists occasionally
• Reaches, bends and twists occasionally
• Sits, stands, and walks frequently

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Reduced price employee meals