Maintenance Repairman 2

PennWest; Edinboro (Erie County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PennWest in Edinboro, PA is seeking a Maintenance Repairman skilled in building, electrical, and mechanical trades. The role involves installing and maintaining plumbing fixtures, electrical circuits, HVAC systems, and related equipment, and collaborating with tradesmen to complete mainlines and complex repairs.

You will perform preventative maintenance, repairs to doors, roofs, concrete, and machinery; operate basic lawn care and snow removal equipment; lift heavy objects, and work under

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1; or
• Four years of experience in building and plant maintenance work, which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and related systems and equipment.
• Repairs doors, roofs, and furnishings; performs preventative maintenance.
• Operates basic lawn care and snow removal equipment and handles heavy lifting as needed.
• Interprets sketches/diagrams and follows instructions; leads small teams of semi-skilled workers.

Skills

Trade knowledge

Safety awareness

Tool usage

Defect detection

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Following instructions

Lawn care / snow removal

Heavy lifting

Education

Two years as Maintenance Repairman 1

Four years building/plant maintenance

Equivalent combination of experience/training

Tools

Metasys

Excel

MS Project

Adobe Acrobat

iPads / Laptops

SchoolDude

Job description

This position is considered an essential personnel position.

Essential Duties:

• Installs and maintains plumbing fixtures, sinks, showers, toilets, steamlines, steam heating, and cooking equipment; measures, cuts, threads and installs pipe for steam and water lines. Works with the appropriate tradesman with installation of mainlines, both sanitary and storm.
• Installs electric circuits, wall plugs, and lighting fixtures; replaces lights and ballasts and repairs and reconditions fans. Works with the appropriate tradesman with installation of conduits and pulls wire. Work on electrical equipment and systems up to 480 volts.
• Works on, troubleshoots and repairs HVAC equipment, heat pumps, motors, valves, air handler units etc.
• Makes repairs and adjustments to machinery and performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, refurbishes, works with the appropriate tradesman with installation, and replaces HVAC , plumbing, and electrical equipment such as pumps, air handlers, boilers, heat pumps, transformers, lighting systems, compressors, controls, door operators, fans, etc.
• Repairs doors, door frames, and furniture; fabricates and installs temporary partitions; builds forms; and operates power tools.
• Makes repairs to roofs and installs flashing and spouts.
• Performs repair on concrete surfaces including building forms, finishing concrete, and operating construction equipment when required.
• Paints and decorates interiors of buildings; and performs masonry work in connection with buildings, bridges, foundations, walks, and walls.
• Cuts grass using lawn care equipment.
• Removes snow from sidewalks and parking lots using basic snow removal equipment.

Other Duties:

Other duties a required.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and practices used in at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades involved.
• Ability to care for and use the tools and equipment utilized in the trades involved.
• Ability to detect defects in equipment and to make proper repairs or adjustments.
• Ability to lead a small group of semi-skilled workers.
• Ability to interpret and work from pencil sketches and diagrams.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate and/or utilize basic lawn care and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects and to work under adverse weather conditions.

Minimum of Education / Training

Minimum Education Summary

• Two years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1; or
• Four years of experience in building and plant maintenance work, which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and practices used in at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades involved.
• Ability to care for and use the tools and equipment utilized in the trades involved.
• Ability to detect defects in equipment and to make proper repairs or adjustments.
• Ability to interpret and work from pencil sketches and diagrams.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate and/or utilize basic lawn care and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot various equipment such as electrical, HVAC , etc.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects as stated in Edinboro standards, and to work under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to use computers; software related to the position including iPads, laptops, Metasys, School dude, Excel, Word, MS project, Adobe acrobat, etc. is desired.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder height (1/3 of the time). Must be able to carry up to 100 lbs., via team lift, (1/3 of the time). Must be able to push/pull 50 lbs. (1/3 of the time). Additional requirements include Bending, Twisting, Kneeling, Squatting, Crawling, Climbing, Reaching out and up, Wrist-Turning, Pinching and Finger Manipulation (1/3 to 2/3 of the time).

Work Location

Is travel to other PennWest campuses required for this position? If so, how often?

Work Hours

Work Hours 7am - 3pm Monday-Friday

Posting Date

Closing Date

Open Until Filled No

Diversity Statement

PennWest University’s Office of Community, Opportunity, Responsibility, and Engagement ( CORE ) provides strategic leadership in fostering a campus environment grounded in dignity, belonging, and opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff. Through comprehensive programs and collaborative partnerships, CORE advances student success, cultivates academic and leadership development, and strengthens community engagement in alignment with the university’s mission.

ADA Statement

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Amy Salsgiver, ADA Coordinator, [e-mail] ; 814-393-2109. Pennsylvania Western University complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.

EEO Statement

Pennsylvania Western University of Pennsylvania is committed to providing equal access to all individuals and prohibiting any form of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator, 423 Becht Hall Clarion Campus 16214-1232; email [e-mail] or phone [phone]. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Transcripts

PennWest California, 250 University Avenue, California, PA 15419