Maintenance Mechanic
Job role overview
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Date posted
May 7, 2026
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Hiring location
Alden
Description
Full-Time - 2nd Shift (1:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.)
$28.00/hour + 5% Shift Differential
****Health Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick/Personal Leave, NYS Pension****
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Good knowledge of the tools, terminology, procedures and equipment of one or more of the skilled maintenance or repair trades; ability to make skilled repairs and installations rapidly and accurately; ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, diagrams, charts, and specifications to determine outcome of work indicated; ability to get along and work well with others, mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity; takes initiative and is resourceful, industrious and dependable; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Key responsibilities include:
- Responds promptly to maintenance requests and addresses issues efficiently;
- Plans work, estimates material and supplies required, and requests supplies and equipment;
- Operates power equipment, hand tools and testing equipment;
- Perform regular maintenance on equipment and shop;
- Maintenance and/or repair of trucks, tractors, lawn mowers, and other equipment;
- Repairs and/or refinishes desks, tables, chairs and other furniture;
- Cleans and paints walls, woodwork, and floors;
- Inspects, installs, repairs, and replaces steam and other piping, radiator traps, valves, gauges, pumps and other accessories and fittings;
- Grinds and packs valves, packs pumps, replaces worn pipe flanges and gaskets;
- Replaces light bulbs, fuses and fixtures and performs minor electrical installations;
- Replaces and/or repairs window glass, cords, and window frames;
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet Civil Service Requirements:
a. Graduation from high school or vocational school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of experience in the building or service trades; OR
b. Seven (7) years of experience in the building or service trades; OR
c. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b)
d. Possession of a valid New York State driver's license.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Experience with electrical/HVAC/R maintenance preferred.
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