Facilities Maintenance Technician (Part-Time)

Syracuse City Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Job Title : Facilities Maintenance Technician

Department : Public Works

Reports To : Facility Maintenance Supervisor

Status : Part Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Wage Scale : $21.47 - $31.13 (typical starting wage is $21.47- $26.30 DOE)

Close Date : December 15, 2025

Hours : Regular hours : Mon - Fri (7 : 00 AM - 12 : 00 PM)

Position Summary :

This position is responsible in helping to keep all Syracuse City owned building running and functioning, such as maintaining the building structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances, etc. This may include tasks such as inspect Syracuse City buildings and other structures to determine functional systems; routine maintenance; restock supplies; routine and specialty floor cleaning; detect malfunctions and make note of repairs needed and recommendations using a pre-established check sheet; perform minor electrical maintenance such as : replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g. wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.); using appropriate hand, power, and specialty tools; perform minor painting, carpentry and masonry work (e.g. preparing surfaces and using brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks and handles, etc.); to provide safe and operable and efficient facilities for city personnel; assist in performing minor HVAC work (e.g. adjusting and calibrating thermostats, pneumatic controls and HVAC and electric energy management systems; installing pipes for high pressure air systems; repairing water, gas, electric, and air pipes and lines in or under floors, walkways, and walls, etc.); to maintain a comfortable temperature for employees; exercise proper equipment operation using various hand, power and specialty tools; perform minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, trenching and laying new lines, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.); perform snow removal of walkways and steps around city buildings; perform other duties as assigned by the Facility Maintenance Supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Knowledge of : Electrical, painting, carpentry, masonry, HVAC and plumbing building standards; hand, power and specialty tools, including their uses, repair and maintenance; safety procedures
• Skilled in : Handling multiple projects with interruptions; Prioritizing and organizing workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to : Use common hand, power and specialty tools as well as miscellaneous office equipment; operate and maintain snow blower and other snow removal equipment; receive, understand and follow directions as given; work with minimal supervision, read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, used hands to finger, handle or feel, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock, hazards associated with HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Equipment work. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, to high, precarious places, and to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate or moderate loud noise.

Minimum Qualifications :

Application Instructions :

Qualified applicants must complete a Syracuse City employment application online at . If you do not have access to a computer, or if your needing further information regarding the position or needing assistance due to a disability please contact Shauna Greer, at .

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