Maintenance Worker

Westmoreland County Community College; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 16,877 - 24,037; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland County Community College is looking for a Maintenance Worker to perform various maintenance duties, including electrical work, HVAC, carpentry, and general repairs. Candidates should have at least three years of experience, and a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

The role demands both physical and mental agility as you will work outdoors and indoors, dealing with machinery and various environmental conditions. A valid driver's license is essential, and clearances are necessary for employment.

Qualifications

• Three years of general maintenance and/or construction experience required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Clearances: PA Child History, PA Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal History Record.

Responsibilities

• Perform various maintenance tasks including electrical, HVAC, and carpentry.
• Maintain equipment and facilities to ensure operational efficiency.
• Carry out snow and ice removal as required.

Skills

Basic knowledge of general carpentry

Basic knowledge of masonry

Basic knowledge of electrical systems

Basic knowledge of plumbing

Basic knowledge of HVAC

Proficient verbal and written communication skills

Ability to provide excellent customer service

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One-year post-secondary education preferred

Job description

Maintenance Worker

This position is responsible for performing work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, and/or the various structures of the College in repair.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform various maintenance projects which may include electrical, heating, HVAC, carpentry, painting, masonry, floor repair, and roof repair.
• Maintain door and window hardware.
• Initiate the ordering of parts.
• Responsible for preventive maintenance of all facilities equipment.
• Complete work orders, and return them to the appropriate location in the Facilities Department.
• Perform interior maintenance work when priorities warrant or when grounds maintenance must be canceled due to adverse weather conditions.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for snow/ice removal.
• Set up and break down (apparatus remove) necessary equipment for special events.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment.
• Maintain up-to-date professional credentials, best practices and current disciplines including continued educational requirements through certifications, seminars, training programs, etc.
• Maintain and develop work-related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional and cross-training opportunities.
• Attend all required meetings and training.
• Perform additional grade-level support duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge of general carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC.
• Basic knowledge of flat roof systems.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Read, comprehend and follow instructions/work orders.
• Ability to consistently provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments, including managing multiple projects/tasks concurrently and meet varied deadlines.
• Respond to unpredictability.
• Ability to resolve defined problems/processes; and assist with higher level problem solving.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE

• Three years of general maintenance and/or construction experience required.
• Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards.

LICENSE

• Valid driver’s license.

CLEARANCES

• PA Child History clearance
• PA Criminal Record Check clearance
• FBI Federal Criminal History Record clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• One-year post-secondary education preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand & walk
• Ability to carry, push, pull, sit, crawl & stoop
• Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend and balance
• Ability to use both hands & both legs
• Ability to use legs/arms to climb
• Repetitive twisting or pressure involving wrists or hands
• Reaching at high or low level
• Ability to pull hand over hand
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to operate truck/motor vehicle
• Ability for rapid mental/muscular coordination simultaneously
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

AUDIBLE DEMANDS

• Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation

VISUAL DEMANDS

• Use of computer and internet/internet-based systems
• Reading and preparing documents, reports, presentations, etc.
• Use of depth perception and color vision

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS / HAZARDS

• Work inside or outside
• Work in heat between 90°–100° and work in cold below 55°
• Work in excessive or frequent temperature changes
• Work with machinery with moving parts
• Exposure to constant noise above 85dB
• Exposure to vibration
• Exposure to irritant or toxic fumes
• Exposure to dust (more than nuisance)
• Exposure to grease, oils, gases and chemicals
• Work with ladders/scaffolding
• Work at excessive heights or in confined spaces
• Work alone

SALARY

Salary: $14.85/hour

EEO STATEMENT

Westmoreland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity college.