General Mechanic

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title General Mechanic Non-Discrimination Statement

The University is committed to providing an educational, residential, and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Members of the University community, applicants for employment or admissions, guests and visitors have the right to be free from harassment or discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, gender, sex, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, family responsibilities, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment.

The University will promptly address reports of discrimination under the University

Elizabeth M. Garcia

Title IX Coordinator

The Office of Equity and Diversity

Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315

(570) 941-6645

University Mission

The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University. The University’s mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at

Department Facilities Job Purpose

The position is a general mechanic that reports to the Dorm Maintenance Supervisor and performs minor electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry work for buildings on and off campus as assigned. Position also entails grounds keeping which includes landscaping and snow removal work as well as custodial work as needed.

Essential Duties

• Perform minor repairs and/or replacement of plumbing fixtures, valves and other devices as required
• Perform minor repairs and/or replacements of electrical fixtures devices and appliances as required
• Perform minor carpentry work as required to repair windows, doors, hardware, screens and furniture
• Perform as required and/or direct snow plowing and ice removal, salting and clearing of areas of all snow
• Grounds work to include shrubbery care, landscaping, cutting of grass and grooming of athletic fields and complex and all University areas
• Custodial work including cleaning of all university area
• Setup and move furniture in student rooms, lounges and other support spaces in the University
  
  
  

Additional Skills Required

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to support the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture
• Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the University’s Catholic and Jesuit mission
  
  
  

Minimum Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
  
  

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education Minimum Job Experience Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in care and maintenance of similar facilities
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications Years of Experience 2 University Classification Maintenance FLSA Classification Non-Exempt Schedule/Work Hours Tuesday through Saturday, 3:00 pm-11:30 pm Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Annual Schedule 12

Posting Details

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Number S0903P Open Date 02/07/2025 Close Date 02/28/2025 Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter