(3) Maintenance Mechanic A - Full-time

Chester County Intermediate Unit; Speedway (IN); On-site; USD 48,284 - 50,158; Full time

Job summary

Chester County Intermediate Unit is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic A to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related systems across facilities. The role requires a high school diploma (GED) and relevant certifications, with 3–5 years in a commercial setting and experience with boilers, hot water heaters, and generators.

The position involves repairs, installation, and alterations to facilities, along with handling routine equipment maintenance; snow

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; appropriate licensing/certification.
• Trade School/apprenticeship preferred.
• Certification in HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing.
• 3–5 years in a commercial HVAC/electrical/plumbing setting; boiler/hot water heaters/generators maintenance; welding/brazing experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related systems.
• Make repairs and alterations to facilities.
• Remove snow as needed.
• Receive, store, and move furniture, materials, and supplies.
• Repair, install, and maintain other equipment; perform duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Blueprint reading

Controls experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade School / apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Digital controls

Pneumatic controls

Electrical distribution and panels

Welding/Brazing

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.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 a 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 brazing experience, troubleshooting/maintaining and repairing plumbing and HVAC systems.
• Candidate must 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 blueprints, schematics and diagrams.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other related systems.
• Make repairs and alterations to all facilities.
• Remove or assist in removing snow.
• Receive, store, distribute, and move furniture, materials and supplies.
• Repair, install and maintain any and all other equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the respective supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk.
• Employee is frequently required to talk and listen.
• Employee frequently uses repetitive motion of hands and feet, and performs regular climbing, bending, crawling, reaching overhead, shoulder reach, twisting, squatting and kneeling.
• Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 41‑50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 51‑75 pounds and maximum weight of 100 pounds.
• Employee must have 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.

SCHEDULE

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

PAY AND BENEFITS

Salary: $35.05 to $36.41 per hour for the 2026-2027 year.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Institute ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. It has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees.

Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484‑237‑5085.