25-118 Maintenance Mechanic (MR2) – Facilities Division

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Facilities Division invites applicants for the position of Maintenance Mechanic (Maintenance Repairman 2).

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

Under the supervision of the Preventative Maintenance Shop foreman, the individual will perform journey level work in multiple trades. The individual will install, replace, repair and/or perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on University HVAC, electric, plumbing equipment, carpentry services and building structure.
  
This position is deemed "essential" and must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the University due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons. The ability to work overtime when needed is also required.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform minor bathroom and kitchen repairs, to cabinets, fixtures, countertops, and partitions
• Repair or replace mirrors, screens, towel racks, doors, and door checks
• Repair various types of flooring
• Layout, install and grout all types of ceramic tile
• Read thermometers/gauges, and records readings to track equipment efficiency
• Lubricate equipment and repair or replace parts as necessary
• Knowledge of building automation systems and field components
• Perform changing of air filters
• Replace faulty switches, sockets, ballasts, plugs, fuses, insulators, and other simple elements of electrical systems and appliances
• Repair or replace damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, faucets, flushometers, toilets, showers and bathtubs and/or connects them to outlet and inlet pipes
• Open clogged drains with plumber's snake or vacuum plunger
• Required to estimate materials needed and record time and material expended on each work order
• Change air filters as scheduled
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Four years of experience in building and plant maintenance work, which has involved at least two of the buildings, electrical, or mechanical trades;

                                                       OR 

• Two years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1; 

                                                       OR

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities
• Valid Driver License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and practices used in at least two of the buildings, electrical, or mechanical trades
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades involved
• Ability to care for and use the tools and equipment utilized in the trades involved
• Ability to detect defects in equipment and to make proper repairs or adjustments
• Ability to lead a small group of semi-skilled workers
• Ability to interpret and work from pencil sketches and diagrams
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to operate and/or utilize basic lawn care and snow removal equipment
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects and to work under adverse weather conditions
• Able to lift 80lbs

• Work experience in commercial electrical or HVAC
• Attended trade school

Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Application allows for cover letter, resume, and three references with contact information.

Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University’s educational mission.  West Chester University is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $42,328