Facilities Mechanic/Central Plant Technician

Westtown School; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 76,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health coverage

Retirement contributions

Meals and uniforms provided

Job summary

Westtown School in Chester, PA, seeks a Facilities Mechanic to join our year-round facilities team. This role is responsible for maintaining our central energy plant, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.

The position offers a salary range of $36.50 to $38.00 hourly and includes full benefits like health coverage, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

Qualified candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of equivalent experience in facilities maintenance.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance of the central boiler plant.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on plumbing and HVAC systems.
• Participate in departmental meetings/training as necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Work independently

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Blueprints

Safety equipment

Job description

Westtown School seeks a skilled Facilities Mechanic to join our year‑round facilities team. This role is responsible for the preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and upkeep of our central energy plant and campus‑wide plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems. We are seeking a versatile, hands‑on mechanic for a collaborative environment at our independent day and boarding school in West Chester, PA.

Salary Range: $36.50 to $38.00 hourly.

This is a year‑round, full‑time position with full benefits, including Paid Time Off, paid holidays and breaks, health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement contributions, tuition remission, long‑term and short‑term disability coverage, and life insurance. Meals and uniforms are also provided. The regular hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. In addition, the Facilities Mechanic participates in the Mechanic‑On‑Call rotation for emergency requests every 6 to 7 weeks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs daily maintenance of the central boiler plant. Monitors systems performance with continuous attention to efficiency and repair needs. Maintains equipment records for scheduling of maintenance, ordering of repair parts, and optimal utilization of resources.
• Inspection, preventative maintenance, cleaning, adjustment, repair, and replacement of energy systems such as boilers, heaters, piping, pressure‑regulating valves, and steam traps.
• Performs general preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on campus plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Willingness to be trained in new technology, such as building automation systems, and obtain professional licenses required by the School.
• Maintains professional relationships with all community members at all times. Maintains knowledge of school property and staff as required to perform assigned duties.
• Remains committed to safe work practices and energy conservation at all times. Reports unsafe conditions or suspicious activity as necessary.
• Participates in departmental meetings/training as necessary.
• Facilities team members are considered essential personnel and as such are expected to be available during inclement weather and other school‑closing situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 100 lbs. occasionally and with assistance.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for extended periods.
• Must be able to climb ladders.
• Must be able to push and pull heavy loads.
• Able to work in a variety of weather conditions.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is required.
• Minimum of three years of equivalent experience in commercial, educational, or residential facilities maintenance. Specific campus system training will be provided.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills and be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints, structural drawings, and schematics.
• Knowledge of safety procedures related to hazardous materials.
• Must be able to prioritize work and work independently without close supervision.
• Must have a valid Driver's License in order to drive school vehicles.