Posted August 22, 2026
Building Maintenance Mechanic
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES
Auburn, NY, US
Full Time
43708USD per year
Job Description
Job Description
Qualifications:
The Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES is a great place to work, and offers a competitive salary and benefits package
About the Job:
The Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES is looking for a full-time Building Maintenance Mechanic to join our team! The successful candidate will work as part of our O&M team on the Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES main campus in Auburn, NY.
Responsibilities:
- Performs skilled building repair and maintenance work or supervises a number of semi-skilled workers in a buildings and grounds maintenance and repair program; does related work as required.
- Supervises and/or performs repairs to: plumbing, heating or steam lines, electric wiring and equipment, furniture, doors and windows, hardware, masonry, roofing, walls, floors and ceilings; Installs shelving, storage cabinets and new hardware;
- May use power equipment to perform above tasks;
- Does skilled painting work;
- Oversees and takes part in ordinary building cleaning operations;
- Oversees the operation and repairs a central heating and/or cooling system;
- Makes inspections of property to ascertain repair needs;
- Estimates material required for repairs;
- Keeps daily time and material records;
- May supervise and participate in a general grounds maintenance program, including snow removal and ice control;
- May operate a motor vehicle or other motorized equipment;
- May repair pumps, motors and replaces seals on various cooling, refrigeration and heating systems;
- May repair and replace broken or ruptured water lines;
- Performs minor maintenance to electrical, diesel and gasoline driven equipment;
- Prepares a variety of records and reports related to the work;
- Performs related tasks as directed by supervisor;
- May participate in the general maintenance of buildings which may include Carpentry, Masonry, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Painting and other maintenance work.
Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience as a journeyman in one of the recognized skilled trades; OR
- 4 years of experience in either general building construction or maintenance work in one or more of the standard trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, or electrical; OR
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
The Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES is a great place to work, and offers a competitive salary and benefits package
- Starting salary is $43708. Pay is commensurate with experience.
- NYS Employee Retirement System
- Heath, Dental, Vision, Flex, 403B, EAP, Employee Perks
- Generous vacation, sick, family illness, and personal time.
To apply, submit your resume and cover letter here or email to [email protected]. This is a Civil Service position, so you must officially apply on the Cayuga County Civil Service Website. https://mycivilservice.cayugacounty.us/jobopps
