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About the Role

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager and Director of Facilities-Operations, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for delivering hands-on mechanical repairs, routine trade work, and preventive maintenance across campus facilities. This role ensures buildings, systems, and outdoor spaces remain safe, operational, and welcoming for the community.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on mechanical repairs, routine trade work, and preventive maintenance.
• Repair and replace electrical components such as light fixtures, switches, outlets, and ballasts.
• Perform routine repairs on plumbing fixtures including sinks, faucets, showers, and drains.
• Replace flushometers, clean and replace HVAC filters, and lay/repair irrigation lines.
• Perform seasonal system winterization.
• Repair furniture, hang doors, fit locks/handles, and replace flooring, carpet tiles, and ceiling tiles.
• Prepare surfaces and apply paint, stains, and varnishes.
• Patch, finish, and repair cement, pavers, and damaged masonry.
• Manage, log, and complete daily tasks and work orders using the digital Work Order Management System.
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings and grounds to identify maintenance needs.
• Sanitize and disinfect high-traffic areas.
• Assist with event setup and breakdowns, classroom configurations, and furniture/equipment moves.
• Escort external vendors and city agency inspectors.
• Attend department meetings, training sessions, and campus events.
• Respond to emergency maintenance calls and cover open shifts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years of direct facility or building maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated skill in basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and general locksmithing.
• Comfortable using smartphones, email, basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and digital Work Order Management systems.
• Willing to undergo cross-training and obtain certifications as required by the department.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to push, pull, reach, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Adaptable to schedule or location changes.
• Available for overtime during campus events, peak operational needs, or emergencies.
• Must be able to work an initial 90-day probationary schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM for onboarding, safety training, and core competency development.

Skills

• Basic carpentry
• Painting
• Plumbing
• HVAC
• Electrical
• General locksmithing
• Smartphone usage
• Email communication
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Digital Work Order Management systems

Location

• 340 East 24th Street, New York, NY 10010

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• Entry Level
• 2-3 years

Education Level

• High school diploma or GED

Salary/Compensations

• $24.73 Hourly

About the Company

• The School of Visual Arts has been a leader in the education of artists, designers, and creative professionals for more than seven decades.
• With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, a dynamic curriculum, and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility.
• Comprising over 7,000 students at its Manhattan campus and over 41,000 alumni from 128 countries, SVA also represents one of the most influential artistic communities in the world.

Equal Opportunity

• The School of Visual Arts is an equal-opportunity employer.
• Diversity and inclusion are core principles of the College.
• SVA enjoys a community that represents a diverse range of historically underrepresented groups, including various ethnic and religious backgrounds, gender identities, and abilities, as well as individuals from foreign countries.
• All are encouraged to apply.