Maintenance MechanicMason

Position Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic/Mason position is responsible for general masonry and preventative maintenance duties.

Essential Job Duties

Responsible for general masonry and preventative maintenance duties (90%)

• Performs mixing color blending forming building and repairing of various concrete brick and cinderblock structures. Smooths and finishes surfaces of poured concrete which may include floors walks and sidewalks steps or curbs to specific textures following specific work orders and utilizing appropriate supplies equipment and manual power or pneumatic masonry tools.
• May perform other masonry maintenance work such as building and/or repairing brick stone and cinderblock walls; brick setting; brick pointing; ceramic tile grouting and setting; etc. following specific work orders and utilizing appropriate supplies equipment and manual power or pneumatic masonry tools.
• Effectively coordinates work to be completed with appropriate maintenance specialty; e.g. painting electricity carpentry etc. to ensure a quality end product that is completed within established timeframes
• Ensures that all masonry equipment and supplies are maintained in a safe and secure environment at all times including hoses mixing equipment tools materials ladders and scaffolding.
• Provides assistance to other maintenance areas as needed including carpentry electrical plumbing grounds snow removal furniture moving and various other general maintenance activities.

All other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor (10%)

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of masonry experience
• Valid drivers license
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Proficiency with computer and work order platforms

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift and carry seventy-five pounds
• Ability to set up climb and perform work on ladders and scaffolding at various heights

The Institute for Advanced Study retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position at any time.

To perform this role successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $27.00-$33.00 depending on experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; tuition assistance; retirement plans; and an employee assistance program.

The Institute for Advanced Study is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Institute

Since its founding in 1930 the Institute for Advanced Study has served as a model for protecting and promoting independent inquiry prompting the establishment of similar institutes around the world and underscoring the importance of academic freedom worldwide. Current philanthropic support and a reliable stream of endowment-generated revenue allow its permanent Faculty and visiting researchers (known as Members) to freely determine the course of their study. The Institutes mission and culture have produced an exceptional record of achievement. Among its present and past Faculty and Members are 37 Nobel Laureates 49 of the 68 Fields Medalists and 25 of the 29 Abel Prize Laureates as well as many MacArthur Fellows and Wolf Prize winners.