Maintenance Mechanic Repair & Maintenance

Girard Estate; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Girard Estate in Philadelphia, PA is seeking an experienced maintenance technician skilled in plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical work. The role requires substantial hands-on expertise in at least one area and a high school diploma.

Responsibilities include repairing and maintaining building envelopes, painting prep and application, minor electrical work, scaffolding setup, and responding to after-hours emergencies. Valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; advanced learning preferred.
• Minimum five years of relevant training and/or experience with tools and power tools.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains services related to the building envelope.
• Prepares surfaces for painting, including masking and scaffolding setup.
• Performs minor electrical repairs under supervision (outlets/switches).
• Constructs, repairs and maintains structures using wood/metal components.
• Repairs concrete, plaster, drywall, roofing materials as needed.
• May replace window glass and drop ceilings.
• Available for on-call emergencies after hours.
• Ensure journeyman-level maintenance quality.
• Provide courteous, efficient service to campus customers.
• Operate and maintain campus equipment and vehicles safely.
• Use hand or power tools for mechanic duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Painting

Electrical work

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Girard College - Philadelphia, PA 19121

Position Type: Regular Full Time

Education Level: High School/GED

Salary Range: $23.69 - $23.69

Under direction of the Working Foreman or supervisor undertakes maintenance tasks involving plumbing, carpentry, painting and electrical work. Candidates are expected to have knowledge and experience in plumbing, carpentry, painting and electrical work with significant expertise in at least one of these areas. Carpentry experience preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Repairs, maintains a variety of services normally associated with the Building envelope
• Properly prepares area or items for painting including surface preparation, masking areas as necessary, removing fixtures and covering furniture. Applies paint efficiently using appropriate tools and cleans equipment when finished. Requires preparing, setting up, and moving scaffolding and ladders.
• Performs minor electrical repairs under supervision including replacing outlets and switches.
• Constructs, repairs and maintains structures, equipment, partitions, etc. using wood and/or metal components.
• Makes building repairs involving concrete, plaster, drywall, roofing materials, minor concrete, etc.
• May perform related tasks such as replacing window glass, and repairs to drop ceilings.
• Must be available for On-call emergencies after normal business hours.
• Make repairs and perform maintenance to journeyman standards.
• Provide service to campus customers in a pleasant, efficient and professional manner
• Operate and maintain College equipment, tools and vehicles in a safe, efficient, appropriate manner.
• Uses appropriate hand or power tools in the performance of mechanic duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required, advance learning preferred.
• Minimum five years of appropriate training and/or experience in particular the use of appropriate tools and power tools.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to respond to emergencies after hours and on weekends
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, bend, stoop and work in confined spaces.
• Valid driver's license required.