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Apply now: https://careers.rpi.edu/en-us/job/493068/repairer

Job Summary

The Repairer performs basic repair and maintenance assignments on facilities and equipment using a variety of trades such as, but not limited to, carpentry, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, painting, and masonry. Also works as a part of a team to complete larger scale renovations. This position participates in on-call rotation for off-hour repairs in academic and residential buildings.

Minimum Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year experience in construction, facilities maintenance or related field
• Valid US driver’s license

Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic construction trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and metal work
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple use of arithmetic
• Ability to follow instructions and perform with minimal direct supervision
• Ability to use all hand tools and operate all basic power tools and equipment
• Ability to work in a team environment and perform basic tasks independently
• Must have the ability to use a personal computer (Outlook and job specific software)
• Excellent customer service skills

Shift

Non Standard Shift: Business Hours plus this position participates in on-call rotation for off-hour repairs in academic and residential buildings.

Travel

Local travel between campus locations only

Driving

Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use

COVID-19 Pandemic Protocols

Rensselaer welcomes undergraduate and graduate students to campus for an in-person academic experience. To support this experience, all faculty and staff are expected to work onsite, with no remote work allowed.

Rensselaer requires all faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Requests for exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

COVID-19 considerations:
Rensselaer requires all faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Requests for exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be evaluated on a case by case basis. https://covid19.rpi.edu/

Work Location: One location

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