General Mechanic (71124) - Pratt Institute

General Mechanic (71124)Salary: $35.30 HourlyLocation: NY, NYJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 202400071Department: Finance & AdministrationClosing:About PrattPratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).DescriptionA General Mechanic performs journey-level work, skilled and semi-skilled level work in a combination of other trades in the repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment. Participate/assist in maintenance, repair and installation.Under the direction of the Senior Manager for Custodial Services and Building Maintenance, as well as the Senior Manager for Mechanical Systems, the Building General Mechanic is responsible for maintaining Pratt buildings and facilities in a safe and appropriate manner. The General Mechanic will assist, schedule, perform and coordinate the work for Pratt Institute.Examples of DutiesPerform assigned general maintenance duties required to maintain and repair campus buildings, structures, machinery and equipment, involving some skill in carpentry, plumbing, painting and/or the electrical or mechanical trades.Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to buildings and facilities.Conduct routine inspections of facilities, including interior and exterior building structure, windows, doors, lighting, ceiling, fire equipment, boilers, electrical, HVAC, equipment controls and all systems and components.Schedule, troubleshoot and perform maintenance and repairs to buildings and facilities including: Carpentry, painting, hardware and locks, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, generators, equipment controls and the moving of furniture and equipment.Snow and ice removal.Respond to work orders for troubleshooting, repair and feedback to Supervisor.Coordinate licensed inspectio