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Maintenance Mechanic

Dutchess County BOCES
Poughkeepsie, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Jul 2026
💰 $71,302/yr($63,963/yr$71,302/yr)

About the role

Anticipated Vacancy:
Maintenance Mechanic
(1.0 FTE)


LOCATION(S):  Facilities and Operations

DUTIES: The following is indicative of the level and types of activities performed by incumbents in this title. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not preclude a supervisor from assigning activities not listed which could reasonably be expected to be performed by an employee in this title. 
1. Supervises and/or performs skilled repairs to plumbing, steam lines, electric wiring and equipment, furniture, doors and windows, hardware and varied mechanical equipment and machinery; 
2. Installs shelving, storage cabinets and new hardware, and performs other skilled carpentry tasks; 
3. Does skilled painting work; 
4. Maintains and repairs central heating systems; 
5. Performs grounds maintenance and maintains athletic and playground facilities; 
6. Makes inspections of property to ascertain repair needs; 
7. Estimates material required for repairs; 
8. Obtains necessary permits, including Health Department requirements;
9. Performs snow and ice control activities; 
10. May keep daily time and material records; 
11. May oversee seasonal help.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of various building construction trades sufficient to be able to perform a wide range of maintenance and repair activities on facilities; Knowledge of routine grounds maintenance sufficient to lead and participate in lawn and athletic field maintenance; Ability to learn new repair or installation procedures to perform non-routine repairs; Ability to plan and supervise the work of others; Ability to understand oral and written directions; Ability to work in adverse weather conditions; Personal characteristics necessary to perform the duties of the position; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER: (A) One year of work experience as a journeyman in a skilled trade, such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry or steam-fitting; OR: (B) Four years of experience in either general building construction or in building maintenance work; OR: (C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in (A) and (B) above.


CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLY


GRADE LEVEL: N/A

START DATE:  Immediately

SALARY: $63,963 - $71,302 in accordance with the BOCES Support Staff Association Agreement Contract
 

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