Description

Hudson County Community College

Senior Maintenance Mechanic
Jersey City, NJ

Job Title: Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Department: College Operations

Reports to: Manager, Facilities

Classification: Non-Exempt- Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Salary Grade: 110
Union Affiliation: Support Staff Federation

"Hudson is Home"

"Hudson is Home" is about our people. Hudson County Community College truly cares about our faculty, staff, students and community. At HCCC, you will be respected, supported, and valued! Our caring, collaborative, and diverse culture is what defines us and together we can and will achieve our dreams!

Our Perks

HCCC provides full-time employees with a strong, comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, and up to $9,000 per year invested in your professional development. Additionally, we also offer employee assistance programs, flexibles spending accounts, flexible hybrid work schedules (depending on the position), employee discount marketplace, and more.

What Youll Do:

Leads, coordinates, and performs various maintenance and repair work for various campus buildings/locations to ensure optimal operating efficiency and cost-effectiveness of operating systems and equipment across the College.

• Follows, observes, and enforces applicable operating and safety regulations required for the operation and repair of facility operations, buildings, and equipment for various campus buildings/locations in strict accordance with federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and ordinances and ensuring adherence to College and industry standards.

• Responds to work orders received from Facilities management; assigns work orders to Maintenance Mechanic(s) or personally completes work in accordance with established preventive maintenance programs, quality standards, and work completion deadlines to ensure overall customer satisfaction. Determines when the services of an outside contractor/vendor is required and recommends appropriate action to Facilities management.

• Maintains, troubleshoots, and performs adjustments, installation, repair, replacement, and adjustment of facility systems and equipment physically within and outside of various campus buildings/locations; e.g., construction, heating and air conditioning, boilers, heat pumps, power washing, plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, carpeting, drywall, electrical, roofing, water/sewer systems, streets/parking lot paving and blacktop, etc. Takes measurements of various construction projects, determines time and materials required, and purchases any materials required to complete the project.

• Serves as the onsite/field contact with Maintenance Mechanics and outside contractors working at various campus buildings/locations. Coordinates all work performed and ensures that all work is completed in accordance with established procedures and timeframes.

• Maintains an adequate inventory of materials, supplies, equipment, power and manual tools, etc. Safely operates manual and power tools and equipment; provides training and guidance to Maintenance Mechanics regarding the safe operation of all tools and equipment. Ensures proper care in the use, maintenance, and storage of equipment, supplies, and chemicals to ensure a safe work environment at all times.

• Effectively communicates with all levels of employees and management, faculty, outside contractors, vendors, trades/salespersons, suppliers, etc., regarding facilities operations, equipment, repairs, and services.

• Provides assistance, support, and information to Facilities management in ongoing facilities operations, repairs, and services. Provides recommendations regarding the continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

• Establishes and maintains appropriate documentation of work performed and ensures that Maintenance Mechanics follow proper documentation procedures.

• Projects a positive self-image of technical skill, appearance, confidentiality, courtesy, conduct, honesty, fairness, and personal integrity at all times.

• Coordinates and/or performs other facilities maintenance and repair activities, as required. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by College and departmental needs.

What Youll Need

Education & Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent required with a minimum of three years of hands-on experience in facilities and equipment installation, maintenance, repair, and construction operations. Successful completion of certified training in skilled and specialized trades preferred. Prior work experience in a lead or supervisory role preferred.

Special Skills :

Proficient knowledge of one or more building skilled trades, methods, and techniques required, with the ability to safely and properly operate various hand and power tools. Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and ordinances pertinent to building maintenance and repair required. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics required. Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with employees and management at all levels on a regular basis. Effective organization, prioritization, multi-tasking, and time management skills required.

Residency

• As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically articulated in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performance of their duties.

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