What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Maintenance Mechanic (Livingston County Residents Only) position at Livingston County, NY?
Salary : $25.13 - $30.14 Hourly
Location : Murray Hill Campus (Mount Morris)
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202500610
Department : Central Services / CS Mt Morris Campus
Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Description
This work involves the repair and maintenance of buildings, grounds and equipment. The work performed is of a general mechanical nature and may include fields such as masonry, carpentry, painting, plumbing, heating and electrical maintenance and repair. The work also involves the operation of motor vehicles and other machinery and equipment. Employees work under general supervision allowing for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Supervision over the work of others is not usually a responsibility of employees in this class. The incumbent may provide direction to subordinate employees who are assigned to work with the incumbent on specific jobs. A Building Maintenance Mechanic does related work as assigned.
Examples of Duties
- Cleans, maintains and makes repairs to low and high pressure boilers, pumps, heaters, piping, valves, traps, compressor motors and generators;
- Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets and showers;
- Performs preventive maintenance to buildings systems and equipment;
- Performs daily site inspections of facilities and mechanical equipment to ensure proper operation;
- Monitors heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and makes adjustments as needed;
- Operates motor vehicles and other motorized equipment;
- Prepares surfaces and paints exteriors and interiors of buildings and structures;
- Assembles and / or installs cabinets, shelves, doors, paneling, flooring, windows and locks;
- Installs and repairs electrical wiring, equipment and control systems;
- Repairs windows, doors, floors, walls, furniture, roofs, and sprinklers;
- Performs masonry duties such as mixing plaster and concrete, laying bricks or blocks, preparing forms and pouring concrete;
- May perform general grounds maintenance activities;
- Performs other general repair, cleaning, and greasing work as required;
- Works various hours and responds to after-hours emergency requests as required; and
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS : Thorough knowledge of the practices, processes, materials and tools of buildings and grounds maintenance and repairs; working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to lay out work for self and others; mechanical and electrical aptitude; manual dexterity; ability to lift a minimum of fifty pounds; ability to work from step ladders, extension ladders; ability to erect and work from scaffolding; ability to perform activities in a variety of environments, temperatures, and weather conditions; ability to stoop, bend, and kneel; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Typical Qualifications
Applicants must meet all requirements for one of the following qualification options in order to be approved for examination and / or appointment :
Qualification Option # 1 2 Training / Education
General experience
Supervisory experience
License / Certification
Other requirements
Part-time service will be given prorated credit toward experience requirements.
Building Maintenance Mechanic, NC in all divisions
Supplemental Information
Livingston County offers a robust benefits package for our employees.
This includes a variety of benefits that include - but are not limited to : health insurance options, dental insurance paid fully by the County, paid vacation leave, paid holidays, ability to participate in our deferred compensation program, participation in the NYS Retirement System, wellness offerings, and more.
For full details view the benefits guide
Salary : $25 - $30