School of Visual Arts

Maintenance Technician

New York, NY · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 281 days ago

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About the role

Perform electrical maintenance to include but not be limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g., wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, etc.) using appropriate hand, power, and specialty tools.
Perform plumbing maintenance (e.g., replacement or repair of leaks in showers, sinks, drains, and faucets, unclogging of drains, repairing pipe leaks, repair or replacement of flushometers, HVAC equipment, and filters, irrigation lines, trenching and laying new lines, winterization, etc.).
Perform building and/or masonry repairs such as preparing cement, installing patching and finishing cement work, and replacing damaged masonry and pavers.
Perform carpentry and painting work (e.g., repairing furniture, preparing surfaces, and using brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks, and handles, replacing floors, carpet tiles, ceiling tiles, etc.).
Participate in the winterization of buildings (e.g., cleaning roof gutters, building integrity, mechanical survey, etc.).
Maintain work logs via Work Order management system.
Escort vendors and/or city agencies (Building Dept., FDNY, HVAC) upon request.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in repair, maintenance, and replacement in the areas of carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and basic locksmith knowledge.
Excellent communication and organizational skills as well as entry-level computer skills (Word, Excel, Email Work Order System) as well as ability to use smartphone devices.
Perform other duties as directed or required which may include inspection and repair of site furnishings

During your 90-day probationary period, you are required to work the morning shift from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, a dynamic curriculum, and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility.
Comprising over 7,000 students at its Manhattan campus and over 41,000 alumni from 128 countries, SVA also represents one of the most influential artistic communities in the world.
For more information about the College's 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and Click here to learn what it's like to work at SVA.
The School of Visual Arts is an equal-opportunity employer.
Diversity and inclusion is a core principle of the College.

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