City of Rochester, NY
Salary:
$19.45 - $24.45 Hourly Location :
Rochester, NY Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
25DM152ESA45 Department:
Department of Environmental Services Opening Date:
08/07/2025 Closing Date:
8/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
General Description
This is a position with responsibility for the performance of skilled work in the plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical and mechanical activities involved in the installation, repair and maintenance of fixtures, equipment and systems. Direct supervision is received from supervisors in each affected department. General or direct supervision is exercised over helpers and laborers. Related work is performed as required. CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE.
Typical Work Activities
Installs, maintains, repairs and rebuilds a wide variety of electrical fixtures, equipment and systems; Installs, maintains, repairs and rebuilds a wide variety of plumbing equipment and systems, and lawn and grounds maintenance equipment; Performs a wide variety of steam fitter, forging, welding, sheet metal fabricating or machine shop activities; Mixes and lays cement and concrete for walks, steps, floors and foundations; Plasters walls, and ceilings; Cuts stone and performs a wide variety of related masonry and stone cutting activities; Makes, assembles, installs, maintains, repairs and rebuilds doors, stairs, walls, floors, desks, chairs, cabinets, tables and other wood products, equipment and structures; Performs a wide variety of tasks of ordinary difficulty relating to the mechanical and construction trades.
When assigned to RHA's Procurement Department:
Performs a wide variety of tasks of ordinary difficulty related to stockroom and warehouse operations, as well as processing and physical delivery of mail and supplies among Housing Authority locations.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of full-time experience or its part-time equivalent as a skilled worker in one or more of the mechanical or construction trades;
OR Three (3) years of full-time experience or its part-time equivalent as a maintenance laborer or maintenance worker assisting with the installation and repairs involved in one or more of the mechanical or construction trades, plus certification of satisfactory completion of a course in one of the mechanical or construction trades, issued by the Rochester City School District or other certified training institution.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYEES OF ROCHESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY
: Possession of a Class D New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's license at time of appointment, AND maintenance of the license throughout tenure in this title. For full-time employees: The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
For less-than full-time employees: The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.
$19.45 - $24.45 Hourly Location :
Rochester, NY Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
25DM152ESA45 Department:
Department of Environmental Services Opening Date:
08/07/2025 Closing Date:
8/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
General Description
This is a position with responsibility for the performance of skilled work in the plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical and mechanical activities involved in the installation, repair and maintenance of fixtures, equipment and systems. Direct supervision is received from supervisors in each affected department. General or direct supervision is exercised over helpers and laborers. Related work is performed as required. CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE.
Typical Work Activities
Installs, maintains, repairs and rebuilds a wide variety of electrical fixtures, equipment and systems; Installs, maintains, repairs and rebuilds a wide variety of plumbing equipment and systems, and lawn and grounds maintenance equipment; Performs a wide variety of steam fitter, forging, welding, sheet metal fabricating or machine shop activities; Mixes and lays cement and concrete for walks, steps, floors and foundations; Plasters walls, and ceilings; Cuts stone and performs a wide variety of related masonry and stone cutting activities; Makes, assembles, installs, maintains, repairs and rebuilds doors, stairs, walls, floors, desks, chairs, cabinets, tables and other wood products, equipment and structures; Performs a wide variety of tasks of ordinary difficulty relating to the mechanical and construction trades.
When assigned to RHA's Procurement Department:
Performs a wide variety of tasks of ordinary difficulty related to stockroom and warehouse operations, as well as processing and physical delivery of mail and supplies among Housing Authority locations.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of full-time experience or its part-time equivalent as a skilled worker in one or more of the mechanical or construction trades;
OR Three (3) years of full-time experience or its part-time equivalent as a maintenance laborer or maintenance worker assisting with the installation and repairs involved in one or more of the mechanical or construction trades, plus certification of satisfactory completion of a course in one of the mechanical or construction trades, issued by the Rochester City School District or other certified training institution.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYEES OF ROCHESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY
: Possession of a Class D New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's license at time of appointment, AND maintenance of the license throughout tenure in this title. For full-time employees: The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
For less-than full-time employees: The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.