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Maintenance Mechanic II

Rochester Institute of Technology
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Nov 2025

About the role

College/Division

Finance & Administration

Required Application Documents

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Employment Category

Fulltime

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 does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. 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 hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/internal.  Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Wage Band

114H

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • High School diploma or GED
  • 2-3 years' experience in building maintenance in a commercial, industrial, or college campus setting with proven expertise in two or more of the following skilled areas; plumbing, millwright (doors and hardware), painting and drywall, flooring, roofing, masonry, or carpentry.
Skills
  • Must have demonstrated mechanical aptitude in one of the skilled trade areas, and the 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.
  • Must have strong analytical/problem solving skills.
  • Must have good written and verbal communication skills.  
  • Ability to safely operate all equipment including, but not limited to, hand and power tools common to plumbing, carpentry, tile, and other building trades.  
  • Able to work from various ladders up to 30 feet tall, including scaffolds and 40-foot man-lifts.
  • Able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Able to consistently work safely following all relative OSHA, DEC and EPA standards, laws and regulations.
  • Ability to use software including Microsoft Outlook and CMMS (work order system).
  • Must continually reinforce FMS' commitment for managing relationships with customers and colleagues in an open, honest, direct and respectful manner.
  • Must be able to work in irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions, dirt, dust, unpleasant odors, and loud noises while utilizing appropriate PPE.
  • Must be self-motivated and have ability to work independently with minimal direction.  Must have the ability to take initiative, plan, prioritize, and execute a variety of repairs. 
NOTE: 
  • The successful candidate hired for this position will be required to drive on occasion, and therefore will be required, upon hire, to immediately enroll in the NYS LENS program. Candidates can refer to RIT's Vehicle and Driver Safety Procedures
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Department/College Description

The FMS department is a progressive organization striving to collaboratively design, construct, operate, and maintain an exceptional and cost-effective living, learning, and working environment for the RIT community.

Work Location

Henrietta Campus — 100%

Job Summary

RIT’s Facilities Management Services department is looking for a dynamic Maintenance Mechanic II to join the FMS Engineering Services team.  We value and care about our team members and are commi

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