Building Mechanic

6,041 of 10,000 Between $23.23 and $28.16 Per Hour Position range in Cheshire County $17.15 - $26.15 Per hour Building Mechanic City of Keene, NH

Occupation:

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

Location:

Keene, NH - 03431 Positions available: 1 Job #: 13901

Source:

City of Keene, NH

Posted:

11/17/2025

Web Site:

keenenh.gov

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description . Are you a skilled problem-solver who enjoys hands-on work, variety in your day, and making a visible impact on your community? The City of Keene is looking for a Building Mechanic to maintain, repair, and enhance our facilities, ensuring they remain safe, functional, and welcoming for all. In this role, you'll take on everything from routine maintenance to complex repairs, lead small facility projects, assist contractors, and even support energy management initiatives. If you thrive in environments where no two days are the same, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

As a Building Mechanic, you'll be the go-to expert for keeping our buildings in top shape.

Your responsibilities will include:

Facility Maintenance & Operations

• Perform preventive maintenance on City buildings, including HVAC, security systems, boilers, and energy management systems.
• Inspect and troubleshoot heating and cooling equipment, replace filters, clean components, change belts, and lubricate bearings.
• Maintain building safety systems such as suppression, access, and egress. Project & Contractor Support
• Serve as lead on minor repair and renovation projects.
• Monitor contractor performance and report to the Maintenance Manager - Facilities.
• Prepare cost estimates and assist departments with project design and layout. Carpentry, Electrical, and Plumbing Work
• Perform rough and finish carpentry—building partitions, cabinetry, walls, ceilings, furniture repairs, and more.
• Ensure electrical repairs are completed safely and correctly, including switches, outlets, ballasts, motors, and pumps.
• Handle plumbing repairs and coordinate with licensed plumbers for larger installations. Painting, Flooring, and General Upkeep
• Prep and paint interior and exterior surfaces.
• Apply caulking, install wall coverings, and coordinate flooring repair or replacement.
• Maintain grounds, repair minor building issues, and assist contractors when needed. Janitorial & Facility Support
• Clean and maintain restrooms, lobbies, offices, and common areas.
• Restock supplies, remove trash and recycling, wash windows, and vacuum or clean carpets.
• Set up rooms and equipment for meetings and events.
• Remove snow and ice from walkways to ensure safe access. Inventory & Supply Management
• Monitor and maintain inventory of supplies.
• Order and pick up materials as needed.

Pay and Benefits:

This full-time position offers a competitive pay range of $23.23- $28.16 per hour. Are you used to spending a considerable amount of money on insurance?

YOU WON'T HERE!

The City of Keene offers low deductible/low-cost health insurance, low-cost dental insurance, and other benefits such as life, disability, defined benefit retirement, paid time off including vacation days, personal days, and sick days and more.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED plus three years of experience in the maintenance and repair of building and mechanical systems, including some of the more complex building maintenance repair tasks. Prefer skills training in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other building trade areas. Must demonstrate experience with budgets and managing contracts. A valid driver's license is required.