Maintenance Technician - Plumbing and HVAC

Number of Positions In Requisition

1



Job Details

The primary responsibility of all Facilities Staff is to work as a team to provide a safe, attractive, functional and efficient facility within which the campus community may grow and prosper. It should be understood that all plant employees, will at times, be assigned other duties within their capability aside from their designated area of expertise.
This position works within the trade scope of installing, repairing, pipes and plumbing; operates and services the heating, air conditioning and mechanical equipment within the plant, and other duties as assigned.

Job Description

• Work within the trade scope of the plumbing trade: Installs and repairs pipes, fixtures and other apparatus of the water, gas and sewer systems; Maintains proper functioning of pipes, fixtures and other apparatus of the water, gas and sewer systems; Operates the major plumbing system, (e.g. supply system, drain-waste system, vent system); Insures proper usage of major water appliances, waste disposal, drainpipe pressure to prevent the escape of toxic gases; clears sanitory and storm drains using curb plungers, or cabling.
• Check domestic hot water systems and repair when needed such as replace water heaters, circulators, etc.; Troubleshoot any water, heat and drainage systems; Repair or replace fixtures and components as necessary; Repair or replace drainage systems as necessary; Install bathrooms from rough to trim; Make alterations on plumbing systems; Execute a preventative maintenance program; Cooperate with other University employees and related contractors to achieve the best possible results; Submits orders for materials through department procedures
• Work within the scope of HVAC: Operation of and services to the heating system and mechanical equipment; Operates boilers, condensation pumps, compressors, ejector, oil pump, etc. Checks heat in buildings; Blows down boilers as recommended by consultant; Monitors water tests provided by consultant; Monitors and maintains the systems controls; Replaces parts, motors, belt, firebrick, pumps, traps, valves, pipes, etc.; Maintains equipment through preventative measures, oils motors, replaces gaskets and rebuilds traps; Cleans No. 2 oil fired boilers and replaces parts;
• Cooperate with other University employees and related contractors to achieve the best possible results; Maintains rapport with HVAC contractor whose primary responsibility is preventative maintenance and annual boiler inspections, CFC control and troubleshooting beyond in-house capability; Keeps records of the operation and repair boilers and vessels; Reports any problems to the physical plant office; Submits oil tank readings every week;
• Provides work order documentation feedback on trade and non-trade related tasks;
• Must provide your own tools necessary for plumbing and HVAC work.
• Interacts with students, co-workers, visitors, and other individuals consistent with the values of Thomas Jefferson University.
• Maintains a professional appearance; Maintains a positive customer attitude; University function support (special set-ups etc.); Snow removal activity
• Janitorial requirements associated with clogs, overflows and breaks; Understand use of chemical cleaners; Janitorial requirements associated with boiler rooms (other than oil spills); Painting boiler rooms, transformer rooms and compressor rooms. Repair work associated with: Roofing, Relamping, Painting, Carpentry, and Custodial
• Works five 8 - hour shifts.  Schedule is as determined by supervision. Shift work is possible. Available for overtime and emergency calls.  Lifting of heavy equipment and materials is required; however, a single person should not exceed 80 pounds.  Purchase of Equipment and/or products must be authorized by director and coordinated through department procurement procedures.
• Considered “Essential Personnel”

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Certified apprenticeship, licensed journeyman, or equivalent training.  Maintains appropriate plumbing and engineer’s licenses such that all work within this job description may be legally undertaken at the University’s main campus location (Philadelphia).  The employee will be reimbursed for the associated annual fees.  Current copies of the licenses must be kept on file in the plant office.  
• A valid driver’s license is required

Physical Demands
Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Night (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Philadelphia University

Primary Location Address

3243 School House Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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