Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic General Duty

FLSA status: Non-Exempt

Department: Facilities & Services

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Reporting to this position: 0

Starting Rate of Pay: $16.85/hour

Position Summary: Perform a variety of work in the maintenance, repair and preventative maintenance of
buildings and machinery/equipment including carpentry, electrical, plumbing an painting tasks. This is a
highly customer service oriented position in which employees should strive to exceed customer
expectations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, and perform other maintenance actions, following checklists.
• Paint and repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, and other parts of building structures.
• Perform minor plumbing and electrical work not requiring license.
• Clean and perform scheduled maintenance on Physical Plant rotating equipment.
• Assist others with repairs requiring two or more people.
• Assist Campus Safety with fire alarm calls when necessary.
• Submit work requests for building maintenance needs not requiring prompt attention.
• Perform basic computer checks/ changes on campus Energy Management Systems.
• Must be able to work independently with little to no supervision.
• Must have general knowledge of campus procedures for emergency situations.
• Must be a problem solver and operate according to safety regulations on campus.
• Ability to gain general knowledge of the campus.
• Live out the Clarkson University values in all daily activities.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Essential Skills:

• Valid NYS Driver License and acceptable driving record required.
• Must have enthusiasm for the job, a customer service approach and be willing to work within a team environment.
• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship to diverse constituencies and accomplish written and oral directions is necessary.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Education:
Minimal Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree or work experience equivalent.

Experience:
Minimal Qualifications:

• One year of experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair; or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more years of experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair.

Physical demands: The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

• Mobility sufficient to enter and exit confined spaces in accordance with established procedures, climb and descend ladders in a safe manner, and walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Dexterity sufficient to operate manual and power tools, light and heavy duty equipment and other equipment utilized in the course of work.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items weighing up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Endurance sufficient to maintain routine discomfort from exposure to moderate levels heat, cold, and moisture.
• Other demands as required by specific position.

The employee is expected to adhere to all University policies.

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others
and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to
adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).

• All employees are required to be full vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the start of employment