General Maintenance Mechanic - Painter

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University; Saint Davids (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University in Saint Davids, PA, is seeking a General Maintenance Mechanic/Painter. Reporting to the Director of Plant Operations, you will perform essential maintenance tasks, emphasizing painting, HVAC, plumbing, and general repairs.

The suitable candidate must be computer literate, able to operate power tools, and possess a valid PA driver's license. They will also carry out essential personnel duties during inclement weather and campus closures, maintaining a standard of care, compassion, and integrity throughout.

Qualifications

• Computer literacy is required.
• Must possess a current valid PA driver's license.
• Personal hand tools are required.

Responsibilities

• Addresses work requests for general maintenance, plumbing, basic HVAC, and painting.
• Completes preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled.
• Participates in the on-call rotation for emergency duties.

Skills

General maintenance

Plumbing

HVAC troubleshooting

Painting

Operation of power tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

Reporting to the Director of Plant Operations, the General Maintenance Mechanic/Painter completes a scheduled preventative maintenance program with an emphasis on painted surfaces for their protective and cosmetic qualities. In addition to painting building and material surfaces, this position troubleshoots, maintains and makes general repairs on mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing equipment. It must be capable of troubleshooting basic HVAC, plumbing, and electrical problems and completing tasks like replacing air filters in HVAC units or lightbulbs in sockets. The candidate must be able to lift and move materials and tools and operate power tools in a safe and proper manner. The position is considered Essential Personnel. The candidate must be computer literate and possess a current valid driver’s license. Personal hand tools are required. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Addresses work requests of a broad variety as assigned (general maintenance, plumbing, basic HVAC, minor carpentry, painting, basic troubleshooting, etc.)
• Paints surfaces of buildings and materials to ensure protections from the elements as well as use and wear. Ensures consistent cosmetic standards across campus and remedies defacements.
• Troubleshoots problems with pumps, fans, HVAC equipment, plumbing fixtures and related equipment and completes basic repairs as necessary or documents issues and findings.
• Completes preventive (P.M.) and general maintenance tasks as assigned and/or scheduled. Opens and closes all work orders in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Participates in the “on‑call” rotation as scheduled (after hours and weekends).
• Accepts responsibilities as Essential Personnel, including but not limited to:

Essential Personnel Responsibilities

• Be available for duty for inclement weather safety responsibilities (snow, ice, heavy rain, high winds, etc.) including removal of snow, ice, branches and debris from roads, paths, walkways, buildings, parking lots, etc.; the treatment of roads, walkways, stairs and lots with salt, ice‑melt, and/or anti‑skid and related tasks. Most duties will be done utilizing vehicles and equipment but some tasks will require manual, physical hard work.
• Work during campus closures.
• Be available for non‑weather related occurrences of weekend work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Values Statement

Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation, and “Faith, Reason, and Justice.” Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity, and respect seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.

Qualifications

Computer literacy with Niagara/American Auto Matrix – Energy Management Systems preferred but not required.

Current certification such as Universal Technician and/or other HVAC certifications preferred but not required.

Ability to establish good working relationships with other technical and maintenance personnel. The successful candidate must be self‑motivated and capable of working unsupervised.

A valid PA driver’s license is required.