Facilities Maintenance Technician I

Facilities Maintenance Technician - RIT

Rochester NY $20.00/hour Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-4:00 PM Temp-to-Hire Opportunity

Datrose is seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Technician to support Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Rochester NY.

This is a W-2 temporary position with the opportunity to convert to a full-time RIT employee based on performance attendance business needs and position availability.

If you have strong hands-on building maintenance experience and enjoy troubleshooting repairing and keeping facilities running safely and efficiently this could be an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door at RIT.

Schedule & Pay

• Monday-Friday
• 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
• $20.00 per hour
• Additional $0.75/hour shift differential for eligible hours worked between 4:00 PM and 8:30 AM
• Opportunity for conversion to a full-time RIT position

What Youll Do

This is a hands-on facilities maintenance role supporting repairs preventive maintenance troubleshooting and small projects throughout the campus.

Responsibilities may include:

• Diagnose and complete general building repairs
• Perform plumbing and pipefitting repairs
• Repair doors windows locks and hardware
• Complete painting drywall flooring carpentry masonry and related repairs
• Troubleshoot low-voltage electrical systems of 50 volts or less
• Lead small repair and maintenance projects from planning through completion
• Use hand and power tools associated with multiple building trades
• Document work using computerized work-order systems
• Follow RIT safety procedures and applicable OSHA DEC and EPA requirements

What Were Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 5 years of building maintenance experiencein a commercial industrial institutional or college campus environment
• Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following skilled trades:
  • Plumbing
  • Millwright doors and hardware
  • Painting and drywall
  • Flooring
  • Roofing
  • Masonry
  • Carpentry
• Intermediate to advanced mechanical aptitude
• Working knowledge of plumbing and pipefitting painting and drywall door and window repair and low-voltage electrical systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to independently lead repairs and small projects
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Ability to safely operate common hand and power tools
• Ability to use Microsoft Office computerized work-order systems and related facilities software
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work from ladders up to 30 feet scaffolding and man-lifts up to 40 feet
• Commitment to safe work practices and applicable OSHA DEC and EPA requirements

Preferred

• Trade or vocational training
• OSHA 10-Hour Safety certification

Build Your Career at RIT

For an experienced maintenance professional looking for a stable weekday schedule and the possibility of moving into a permanent position this is an opportunity to demonstrate your skills while working within the facilities operation of a major Rochester-area institution.

Interested Apply today through Datrose:
are encouraged to apply.

Datrose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy status as a parent age protected veteran status family medical history or genetic information political affiliation status as a qualified individual with a disability or other non-merit-based factors.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Datrose does not sponsor employment visas.

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