(2) Maintenance Mechanic A - Full-time

Chester County Intermediate Unit; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chester County Intermediate Unit seeks a Maintenance Mechanic A to perform preventive and corrective work on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related systems within the Administrative Services Division. The role requires evaluating documentation and following safety codes to ensure reliable operation across facilities.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, relevant trade training or certification, and 3–5 years in a commercial setting repairing boilers, pumps, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; licenses and certifications preferred.
• Trade school or apprenticeship experience is preferred.
• Certification in HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing required or preferred.
• 3–5 years in a commercial setting maintaining boilers, hot water heaters and generators.

Responsibilities

• Assist and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related systems.
• Make repairs and alterations to facilities.
• Read blueprints and diagrams to troubleshoot problems.
• Meet deadlines and work beyond regular hours when needed.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Blueprints & schematics

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade School / apprenticeship preferred

Certification in HVAC / Electrical / Plumbing

Tools

Digital controls

Pneumatic controls

Main electrical distribution & sub panels

Job description

At the present time, (3) three vacancies exist for a full-time Maintenance Mechanic A position within the Administrative Services Division of the Chester County Intermediate Unit.

Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach!

Summary Of Position

Performs and assist in preventive and corrective maintenance, on all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other related systems, within the Chester County Intermediate Unit.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Must have at least a high school diploma or GED and appropriate licensing and certification.
• Trade School graduate and/or apprenticeship preferred.
• Certification in either HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing
• Three (3) to Five (5) years working in commercial setting (HVAC mechanic, Electrician, Plumber). Experience to include: working with/on and maintaining boilers, commercial grade hot water heaters and generators, commercial dish-washing equipment, welding and braising experience, trouble shooting/maintaining and repairing plumbing and HVAC systems. Candidate will need to possess digital and pneumatic controls experience including working with single and multi-phase electrical, working on main electrical distribution and sub panels, changing out light fixtures, repairing and installing electrical infrastructure.
• Ability to understand and comply with written, and oral instructions.
• Knowledge and understanding of trade codes and regulations.
• Ability to read, understand, and work from blue prints, schematics and diagrams.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Assist and performs preventive and corrective maintenance on all; HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other related systems.
• Makes repairs and alterations to all facilities.
• Remove or assist in removing snow.
• Receives, stores, distributes, and moves furniture, materials and supplies.
• Repairs, installs and maintains any and all other equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the respective supervisor.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk.
• The employee is frequently required to talk and listen.
• The position requires the employee to frequently use repetitive motion of hands and feet, also regular climbing, bending, crawling and reaching overhead. Frequent shoulder reach, regular twisting, squatting and kneeling.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 41-50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move 51-75 pounds and maximum weight of 100 pounds.
• This job required close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

This is an essential personnel position which requires meeting deadlines with severe time constraints, interacting with staff and the public, and irregular or extended work hours.

2026-2027 Salary

$35.05 to $36.41 per hour

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, 260 days per year

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.