Overview
FACILITIES MECHANIC Jobs in Utica, NY at Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Title: FACILITIES MECHANIC
Company: Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Location: Utica, NY
CABVI is seeking a Full-time Facilities Mechanic to coordinate and complete the maintenance and repairs of the CABVI buildings, grounds, machinery, and vehicles.
KEY JOB ELEMENTS
- Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on mechanical systems and equipment, including machines and material handling equipment.
- Perform routine building maintenance and repair tasks. Such tasks include but are not limited to maintenance and remodeling tasks (e.g. carpentry, electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing).
- Install and maintain production machines and plant facilities equipment.
- Adapt workstations to enable blind employees to perform jobs more effectively.
- Maintain work request log and completes work in a timely manner.
- Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required.
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- General grounds maintenance as needed.
- Janitorial duties to include cleaning restrooms, offices, and production areas. Strip, seal & wax floors. Shampoo carpets as directed.
Communication Skills
Must be skillful in presenting information and responding to questions from vendors, customers, and Central Industry employees. Must have good listening skills and ability to effectively communicate during difficult situations. Must be able to read and write in the English language.
Computer/Technical Skills
Must be knowledgeable regarding OSHA regulations. Must be able to use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
REASONING ABILITY
Must have ability to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to react to security related situations quickly and appropriately. Must be able to prioritize tasks. Must maintain strict adherence to CABVI’s mission statement and core values.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and climb. Frequently required to speak and hear. Regularly must lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to climb ladders and work at heights up to 30 feet above the ground or floor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key job elements.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent education with 5 years building and machine maintenance experience. A certification or license in a trade specialty area is preferred. Must maintain a valid NYS driver’s license. Forklift certification required.
RATE OF PAY: $25.00/hr.
CABVI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
