Maintenance Mechanic I

7279BR

Finance & Administration

Aux-Housing

Job Summary

As a member of RIT Housing staff, under the direct supervision the Assistant Director of Housing Facilities, the Facilities Mechanic  will oversee corrective maintenance of mechanical, building, plumbing, architectural and similar systems throughout RIT apartment housing areas.  The Facilities Mechanic will also assist and ensure custodial services/grounds are completed within the assigned complex.

Please note: Must be able to work a flexible schedule; including nights, weekends, holidays and during Institute emergencies as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide skilled trades maintenance in the areas of plumbing, electrical, painting, appliance repair, carpentry, drywall and finishing, roofing, masonry, door and window repair/replacement and other facilities related items as assigned.
• Respond to service calls from apartment residents or projects as assigned by the supervisor, and make the appropriate corrective action.
• Manage all aspects of assigned projects through to completion.
• Complete inspections of apartment/suite spaces as residents move out and compile work assessments to restore apartment to an “out & clean” status.
• Comply with OSHA, NYS Building Codes, EPA and DEC requirements and maintain required records.
• Participate in after-hours maintenance response rotation.
• Perform duties in all aspects of routine and restorative tasks of cleaning such as: trash removal, resetting furniture, window cleaning, floor refinishing, and operation of automatic cleaning equipment for hard floors and carpeting as needed.
• Follow through to completion ongoing preventative maintenance tasks as assigned by the Assistant Director of Facilities.
• Complete assigned paperwork, computer/tablet work related to daily maintenance service calls, routine inspections, etc.
• Be prepared to assist with grounds related tasks as needed within the assigned immediate area.
• Be prepared to assist with custodial related tasks as needed within the assigned immediate area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Live our values, embrace diverse perspectives, and nurture the RIT community to remain a great place to work for all.

Please note: Must be able to work a flexible schedule; including nights, weekends, holidays and during Institute emergencies as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 yrs of direct mechanic experience or related experience
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Ability to manage multiple projects with a strong focus on customer service.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

PLEASE NOTE: The individual hired for this position will be required to have a pre-employment Motor Vehicle check, and the Motor Vehicle Report must clear 

RIT’s Safe Driving Policy

 (please refer to page 4)  

Preferred Qualifications

Trade certification, apprenticeship, or trade license preferred.

Required Minimum Education Level

HS, GED

Work Location

Henrietta Campus — 100%

Employment Category

Fulltime

Required Application Documents

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

What do we believe at RIT?

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

As a member of the RIT community, you’ll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Additional Details

The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Commitment To Safety

COVID 19: Please familiarize yourself with the requirements of the RIT Safety Plan . Information on the responsibility for each employee can be found on the RIT Ready website. As per the RIT Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , all university employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Vaccination exemptions may be granted: (1) to employees who are unable to be vaccinated due to a medical condition or disability; (2) on the basis of an employee’s sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance, or (3) to employees who are fully remote and sign an Employee Attestation stating that they will not be on campus for any reason, nor will they participate in any in-person university-sponsored activities.