Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the College of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts college. The College combines strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.
At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.
Through its School of Professional and Continuing Studies, the College extends its primary undergraduate mission by offering high quality graduate studies in business, education and nursing and an array of undergraduate and certificate programs serving non-traditional students.
The position of General Maintenance Technician is responsible for preserving and maintaining the good condition and functionality of campus equipment/buildings and reports directly to the Assistant Director of Facilities. As an “essential” employee, you must remain or report for work during partial or full day closings of the site due to hazardous or other emergency conditions as well as inclement weather.
This position is delegated the authority to prioritize work within the assigned tasks to maintain departmental work standards, work assignments and maintenance policy and procedure, goals and objectives. The General Maintenance Technician is required to make decisions based on a full knowledge of these guidelines. Deviations from these guidelines must be reported and/or approved by management.
Shift: Wednesday-Sunday 3:00 PM – 11:15 PM
Responsibilities:
- Perform manual repairs when necessary (hardware, window/screen repairs, blind repairs, etc…)
- Perform basic carpentry work including mounting boards/paintings.
- Perform basic maintenance/repairs to lighting/electrical systems including bulb/ballast changes, resetting breakers, etc…
- Respond to work orders; establish priority of repairs; diagnose problems utilizing appropriate tools, acquire materials to complete jobs, complete job, and document repairs.
- Perform preventive maintenance to building equipment/fixtures including pumps, HVAC equipment, and motors alongside the HVAC and Plumbing teams.
- Monitor, identify, and respond promptly to signs of malfunction in machinery such as changes in performance, temperature fluctuations, sounds, smells, or atypical energy usage; perform troubleshooting/diagnostics.
- Assist in performing emergency repairs on various types of machinery including mechanical and electric systems; identify and replace worn or damaged parts in a timely manner.
- Perform basic plumbing work including unclogging toilets.
- Perform routine inspections of Fire Alarm panels as needed and log/report status.
- Perform routine inspections of Boilers and log/report status/temperatures.
- Assist other maintenance employees as needed including the HVAC Technicians, Plumbers, and Painters.
- Assist outside contractors by providing information regarding the existing structure, equipment, systems, and required modifications.
- Maintain inventory of repair equipment and supplies.
- Maintain housekeeping of maintenance storage closets and workshops as well as maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Maintain records and submit basic reports as needed.
- Immediately notify proper parties of any injury and/or accident.
- Ensure resources are allocated efficiently and tasks are properly performed through field verification.
- Must be able to respond to emergencies after hours when needed.
- Effectively comprehend and communicate both verbally and in writing with the Facilities Staff and Management.
- Maintain the College Facilities Department’s integrity, effectiveness, and efficiency via staff oversight and compliance to departmental work standards, work assignments, and maintenance policies and procedures.
- Work with a high degree of independence, accountability and authority. While much of the position’s work is selfdriven and process-focused, additional work projects may be assigned to meet the departmental needs.
- Additional duties as assigned by management.
- Must abide by all college policies and procedures.
- Qualifications
- 5 years of hands-on industrial/maintenance experience.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
- FDNY Certificates of Fitness Preferred: P-99 (Low Pressure Boiler), S-95 (Fire Alarm Supervision), S-12 (Sprinkler), S-13 (Standpipe), Q-01/Q-99 (Refrigeration System Operating Engineer)
- Working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and maintenance equipment.
- A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- The employee values being a member of the team, is dependable, takes initiative, solves problems effectively, communicates clearly and supports organizational change.
Physical Requirements: include moderate physical exertion. The employee will be on their feet for a majority if not for their entire shift including extensive walking and standing. Position occasionally climbs, crawls, stoops or otherwise works in an awkward position. Lifting or moving heavy parcels, machines and equipment up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis unassisted. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating various types of equipment.
The allotted salary for this position is $45,032.
- PTO and Sick days
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Enhanced Short Term Disability Insurance
- 100% employer sponsored Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program