Mechanic A - Electrician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026.
Overview
New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide.
The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 120,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university’s community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.
For more information, visit nyit.edu.
Responsibilities
New York Tech’s Long Island campus seeks a Mechanic A-Electrician to work Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30 pm.
The Mechanic A title is in the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 282. The Mechanic A will report to the General Foreman and Management on the status of operation, repair and maintenance and preventive maintenance of campus equipment as assigned. Mechanic A will be responsible for scheduling repairs and maintenance around occupancy of campus facilities with emphasis on safety and code compliance. The Mechanic A is responsible for maintaining inventory and sourcing needs including tools and equipment. You will be expected to operate motor vehicles to perform duties efficiently and must have and maintain a valid and appropriate NYS Driver's License.
Mechanic A will have specialized skills in electrical systems (line voltage and low voltage systems), including but not limited to fire alarm and BMS systems. Mechanic A is expected to perform work at journeyman level in electrical assignments as well as skilled to semi-skilled level of work in combination of other trades (including but not limited to plumbing, HVAC, snow removal, etc.) Mechanic A can be assigned tasks in specializations other than these as directed and in line with the collective bargaining agreement.
Requirements:
- Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings
- Extensive experience in troubleshooting equipment to identify faults
- Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor
- Ability to work unsupervised on assigned tasks
Qualifications
Minimum four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled journeyman mechanic which provided training equivalent to that given in an apprentice program.
HS Diploma or equivalent and/or trade school certification.
Must be computer literate.
Must have a valid NYS driver license.
Other Information
New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.
New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.