Construction & Skilled Trades

Building Maintenance Mechanic

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Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES 1 James St, Auburn, NY 13021
Job typeOther PostedSep 18, 2026 Apply byOct 18, 2026

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Job Description

Job Description

About the Job:

The Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES is looking for a full-time Building Maintenance Mechanic to join our team! The successful candidate will work as part of our O&M team on the Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES main campus in Auburn, NY. 

Responsibilities:

  • Performs skilled building repair and maintenance work or supervises a number of semi-skilled workers in a buildings and grounds maintenance and repair program; does related work as required. 
  • Supervises and/or performs repairs to: plumbing, heating or steam lines, electric wiring and equipment, furniture, doors and windows, hardware, masonry, roofing, walls, floors and ceilings; Installs shelving, storage cabinets and new hardware; 
  • May use power equipment to perform above tasks; 
  • Does skilled painting work; 
  • Oversees and takes part in ordinary building cleaning operations; 
  • Oversees the operation and repairs a central heating and/or cooling system; 
  • Makes inspections of property to ascertain repair needs; 
  • Estimates material required for repairs; 
  • Keeps daily time and material records; 
  • May supervise and participate in a general grounds maintenance program, including snow removal and ice control;
  • May operate a motor vehicle or other motorized equipment; 
  • May repair pumps, motors and replaces seals on various cooling, refrigeration and heating systems; 
  • May repair and replace broken or ruptured water lines; 
  • Performs minor maintenance to electrical, diesel and gasoline driven equipment; 
  • Prepares a variety of records and reports related to the work; 
  • Performs related tasks as directed by supervisor; 
  • May participate in the general maintenance of buildings which may include Carpentry, Masonry, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Painting and other maintenance work. 


Qualifications:

  • 1 year of experience as a journeyman in one of the recognized skilled trades; OR
  • 4 years of experience in either general building construction or maintenance work in one or more of the standard trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, or electrical; OR
  • Any equivalent combination of training and experience.


The Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES is a great place to work, and offers a competitive salary and benefits package 

  • Starting salary is $43708. Pay is commensurate with experience.
  • NYS Employee Retirement System
  • Heath, Dental, Vision, Flex, 403B, EAP, Employee Perks
  • Generous vacation, sick, family illness, and personal time.

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter here or email to HR@cayboces.org.  This is a Civil Service position, so you must officially apply on the Cayuga County Civil Service Website.    https://mycivilservice.cayugacounty.us/jobopps

Location and commute

1 James St, Auburn, NY 13021.

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3074504809.