HIGHLIGHTS

SUNY Geneseo is looking for a new team member to join the Facilities Department as a Maintenance Helper. This is an entry level opportunity where the individual will learn from experienced employees to help prepare for advancement in the trades field. Incumbent will assist skilled and semiskilled trades positions by performing duties involving the use of elementary skills of the mechanical, building, motor equipment and electrical trades. Incumbent may occasionally operate motor vehicles and power-driven equipment.

DIVISION OPERATING NEEDS

Candidate will have the ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions, and communicate verbally. Employee will possess the ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and motorized equipment in addition to the ability to climb ladders, and work at heights.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

There are no education or experience requirements for this class. Applicants must be physically able to perform moderate to heavy physical labor. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State Driver’s License appropriate for the type of vehicle operated.

Supervised by Maintenance Supervisor 2. Candidate’s work is subject to close supervision in progress and inspection upon completion. Routine repetitive duties once learned may be performed more independently.

Function 1: Equipment Operation

-Operate hand tools, portable power tools, shop equipment and measuring and testing instruments appropriate for the craft area to which assigned
-May occasionally operate motor vehicles and power-driven equipment

Function 2: Assist skilled and semiskilled trades positions, i.e., metal working and plumbing

-Carry and hold construction materials and tools
-Thread and connect pipe as directed
-Unplug stoppages
-Cut sheet metal and solder
-Carry and place heavy items in work areas after work is performed

Function 3: Assist skilled and semiskilled trades positions, i.e., electrical trades

-Load and unload materials and tools
-Nailing, tightening bolts, driving screws, fishing cable and other manual tasks as directed
-Disassemble motors and appliances, and clean parts as directed
-Test parts for operational failure and reassemble them
-Inspect and lubricate motors and other related installations, and report on their operating condition
-Change bulbs and tubes
-Replace fuses and switches

Function 4: Assist skilled and semiskilled trades positions, i.e., building and structure maintenance

-Mix mortar and plaster
-Erect ladders and scaffolds
-Clean gutters and eaves
-Remove materials preparatory to repair or construction
-Prepare surfaces and spreading paint
-Operate jack hammer pumps, light trucks and other power equipment
-Clean shop and clean up after repair work
-May also assemble new furniture if delivered unassembled