Maintenance Mechanic

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Posted Job Title

Maintenance Mechanic

Job Profile Title

Mechanic Maintenance Senior

Job Description Summary

The New Bolton Center campus of the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine has an ongoing need for Maintenance Mechanics. This posting describes the basic responsibilities and requirements for this role. If you meet the qualifications outlined below and have an interest in being considered as positions become available, please apply to this posting. Your information will be reviewed, and you will be contacted if we would like to learn more about your background.

The Maintenance Mechanic is a multi-trade technician who works with a team of mechanics to maintain campus buildings and ensure the proper maintenance of all aspects of our operations. The position must have demonstrated vocational experience in one of the plumbing, HVAC or electrical trades with multiple years of field experience.

The Maintenance Mechanic performs inspections, installations, repairs, maintenance, and monitors building equipment with a working knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical systems up to 480 volts and plumbing equipment. Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements on motors, pumps, compressors, controls and building automation systems.

Job Description

Must have the ability to perform repairs or replacements on various types of plumbing fixtures, including lavatories, sinks, water closets, urinals, water coolers and their related valves, faucets and flushometers.  Locating, installing, connecting and testing of drain, vent, water and wastewater piping systems.  Able to install new plumbing fixtures, pipes of varying sizes and material as well as installations of lab equipment that require gas, vacuum or water pipe.  Able to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair pumps, controls and sumps utilized in wastewater or HVAC equipment

Job responsibilities include:

• Perform inspections of building aspects to ensure their proper operation. 
• Manage multiple projects to completion, including providing estimates of material costs and determining any equipment necessary to complete a task.
• Complete repairs to plumbing equipment to resolve equipment breakdowns. Inspection and troubleshooting of the existing equipment.
• Installation of new equipment or completion of construction projects as outlined by the Director of Facilities.
• Troubleshoot campus plumbing systems to determine the cause of equipment failures and return systems to normal operations with minimal downtime.
• Respond to building occupant requests regarding the operation of the building or their equipment within the building.
• Repairs and maintenance to aspects of the campus-wide potable and wastewater systems that serve all buildings on campus.

The New Bolton Center campus is located in Kennett Square, PA, where there is no public transportation. You must have your own reliable transportation.

​Qualifications

Demonstrated experience with various soldering techniques in the installation or repair of plumbing systems.  Proper use of hand and power tools utilized in the plumbing trade for drain cleanout and other confined space entry.  Successful candidates will have demonstrated the ability to install, maintain, repair, troubleshoot all equipment associated with plumbing to include but not limited to: overhead and underground piping, bathroom fixtures and facilities, manual, electronic and automatic valves, cooper, black, galvanized and plastic piping, drinking water and wastewater equipment, potable and heater water equipment, hot water heaters, ice machines and pumps.  Must have experience in the field, including the ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings.

Must possess a valid driver’s license, free of any state or municipal suspension or revocation. Familiarity with HVAC systems, including troubleshooting, will be expected during on-call work.  Preferred candidates will have professional licenses and certifications or have completed an apprentice program. Must be able to work in a multi-skilled environment.

Senior Maintenance Mechanic

High School Diploma or GED, vocational certification, and 5 to 7 years of demonstrated experience performing plumbing, electrical or HVAC work as a licensed professional.   Equivalent vocational training may be substituted for work experience.  Professional certifications or licenses are strongly preferred. 

Maintenance Mechanic

High School Diploma or GED, vocational certification, and 3 to 5 years of demonstrated experience performing plumbing, HVAC or electrical in a professional capacity. Equivalent vocational training may be substituted for work experience.  Professional certifications or licenses are strongly preferred. 

The schedule is primarily Monday through Friday during normal business hours. However, the position will require some weekend work on a rotational basis and must be part of the department's on-call rotation.

Working conditions include alternative work schedules, outdoor exposure to weather, high noise environment, high dust, dirt, grease environment, exposure to moving machinery, typically standing or walking, frequent lifting 25 lbs. or more, climbing ladders/scaffolds, and using tools requiring high dexterity. 

Must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.  Ability to climb and work from ladders or scaffolding. 

Job Location - City, State

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Department / School

School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements 
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

• Flexible Work Hours:Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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