Job Title:
Maintenance Mechanic for Herkimer County Community College Housing Corporation
Company: Herkimer College
Location: Herkimer, NY
Created: 2026-03-10
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Job Description: Herkimer County Community College's Housing Corporation is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Maintenance Mechanic. The Housing Corporation is a not-for-profit that provides housing facilities to Herkimer College students. This position requires basic and semi-advanced skills in one or more of the following skilled grades: Carpentry, HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical. A good working knowledge in all of the trades mentioned is desired with a concentration in one of those skills preferred. Additional duties include (but not limited to), snow removal, mowing, trimming, painting, operation of miscellaneous groundskeeping equipment, light housekeeping duties and all other duties as assigned. This is a preventive and corrective maintenance position and not one of new construction. Requirements: The selected individual must possess the physical ability to do medium to heavy labor, both inside and outdoors and must have a clean NYS Driver's license. Additional requirements include: A positive approach towards tasks and a "no-job-is-too-small" mentality Knowledge of small engine repair and maintenance Willingness to be on-call for emergencies and after-hours repairs Self motivated to research repairs independently and willingness to ask for assistance from co-workers Ability to take instruction from co-workers and work effectively as part of a team Additional Information: The hourly rate for this position is $20.24 and the shift is 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online. Create an account by clicking on the APPLY NOW tab. You will be able to upload the following documents, which are required for consideration: Resume/cv Cover Letter Once your account is established, you may login at any time to review your completed application or upload additional documents. You will receive an acknowledgement indicating your application materials have been received. See the FAQ for using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.