The posting
Posting Highlights Work with a team that values hard work and the difference it makes every day. FMS provides dependable, year‑round employment and hands‑on training to help you grow on the job.
Benefits Eligible for RIT’s comprehensive benefits program, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Sick and vacation time
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Retirement and financial planning resources
- Educational benefits for employees and dependents
- Employee wellness program
- Free use of on‑site fitness facilities
Facilities Management Services (FMS) & Maintenance
Facilities Management Services (FMS) supports the RIT community by designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining a high-quality, cost-effective campus environment. The FMS Maintenance Services team plays a critical role in this mission by providing corrective and preventive maintenance for interior and exterior building systems and components across campus.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides skilled trade services and performs general repairs to address building maintenance issues (including, but not limited to plumbing, carpentry, doors and hardware, painting, drywall repair, windows and screens, roofing, masonry, hang banners, tile work, furniture repair, steam and natural gas piping, and window shade installation and repair)
- Assesses problems, considers time and cost required, and takes the best course of action (in-house or contract) to complete the repairs
- Inspects and performs preventative maintenance on multiple building systems including plumbing, doors and hardware, glazing, roofing, furniture, indoor and outdoor fountains, storm water collection/storage and pumping/filtering systems, swimming pool operations, pumps, and filters
- Assists supervisor in the coordination of maintenance projects, including but not limited to planning, scheduling, and contract/vendor oversight and communication
- Provides immediate response to building maintenance related matters of urgency, such as major water leaks, broken/hanging glass, malfunctioning elevators, natural gas odor, electrical hazards, downed outdoor light poles, removal of wildlife, or other issues that impact the physical safety of the RIT community. Contains the situation, determines and implements corrective/restorative actions, provides direction to supporting departments, and notifies appropriate personnel
- Utilizes the Work Order system to create, update, and close out work orders. Orders supplies using the Purchase Requisition system, and maintains accurate records of all building maintenance activities
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of one or more skilled trade areas (Plumbing, Millwright (doors and hardware), Painting and Drywall, and Flooring)
- Knowledge of basic math
- Skill in analytical thinking/problem-solving
- Skill in written and verbal communication
- Ability to learn the basics of plumbing and pipefitting, painting and drywall (install and finish), door and window repair, and low voltage (50 volts or less) electrical systems
- Ability to safely operate all equipment including, but not limited to; hand and power tools common to plumbing, carpentry, tile, and other building trades
Minimum Education & Experience
- High School diploma or GED
- 2 years of related experience
- Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
Job Level Overview
Operations, Administrative, Service, or Technical Support Level 2 - An intermediate level role with working foundational knowledge and skills to perform routine and occasionally non-routine tasks. Tasks may require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. May provide assistance to entry level staff.
FLSA Category
Non-Exempt
Work Location
On Campus
Compensation
$19.65-$20.00
Application Materials
When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Additional Details
In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.
If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
