General Mechanic;

Pratt Institute is seeking a General Mechanic to join its Facilities Management Team who will maintain Pratt’s buildings and facilities in a clean, safe and appropriate manner. The successful candidate will perform repairs and maintenance of facilities and equipment. If you have hands‑on experience in any two of these trades: electrical, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, or painting, and experience in maintenance, repair and installation, then this could be a great opportunity for you!

• Perform assigned general maintenance duties required to maintain and repair campus buildings, structures, machinery, and equipment, involving some skill in carpentry, plumbing, painting, and/or the electrical or mechanical trades
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to buildings and facilities
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities, including interior and exterior building structure, windows, doors, lighting, ceiling, fire equipment, boilers, electrical, HVAC, equipment controls, and all systems and components
• Schedule, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance and repairs to buildings and facilities including carpentry, painting, hardware and locks, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, generators, equipment controls, and the moving of furniture and equipment.
• Snow and ice removal
• Respond to work orders for troubleshooting, repair and feedback to Supervisor
• Coordinate licensed inspections as required
• Assist Senior Managers and Lead Mechanics with maintaining tools and inventory, maintaining logs and materials required for work orders and their completion status, inspecting building machinery and equipment to ensure proper functioning, and responding to all emergency repairs including after work hours, weekends, and holidays
• General Mechanic will be responsible to make emergency repairs within area of knowledge and responsibility
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

High School Diploma or equivalency required;
Associate degree preferred.

Must have at least three years’ experience in maintenance and repair of facilities and experience or combination in any two trades (i.e. electrical, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing or painting). Experience in higher educational institutions and colleges preferred.

• Building carpentry, and maintenance procedures as; HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems.
• NYS Driver License required.
• Ability to communicate with public in a positive, courteous and respectful manner.
• Must have the ability to work well with diverse populations; and demonstrated level of cultural competence.

Must comply with all safety requirements for work, clothing and personal protective equipment.

• Work on their feet:
  Approx.
  70–85% of the workday
• Work outdoors in inclement weather:
  Approx. 30–50% of duties, depending on seasonal and operational needs
• Operate dangerous equipment or handle hazardous materials:
  Approx. 30–40% of duties, in accordance with all required safety procedures.

• Lifting and Carrying:
  Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. routinely and up to 75 lbs. occasionally, as required by specific tasks.
• Mobility:
  Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, and climbing throughout the workday in order to access equipment, mechanical rooms, and work areas.
• Working at Heights:
  Ability to safely climb ladders, work on scaffolding, and access elevated platforms or restricted spaces to perform maintenance duties.