Maintenance Worker

Westmoreland County Community College; Youngwood (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 36,168,888 - 48,933,729; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland County Community College seeks a Maintenance Worker to perform skilled maintenance across electrical, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and related trades. The role includes preventive maintenance, ordering parts, and initiating work orders to keep college facilities in good repair.

The position requires a high school diploma, 3 years of maintenance/construction experience, a valid driver’s license, and clearances. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years general maintenance/construction experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Clearances (PA Child History, PA Criminal Record, FBI Criminal History) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance projects across electrical, heating, HVAC, carpentry, painting, masonry, floor, and roof repairs.
• Maintain door and window hardware and perform general construction.
• Initiate ordering of parts and submit work orders.
• Carry out preventive maintenance of facilities equipment.
• Complete work orders and report to Facilities Department.

Skills

Carpentry

Masonry

Electrical

HVAC

Plumbing

Reading instructions

Attention to detail

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Details

• Position Title: Maintenance Worker
• Division: Facilities Management & Construction (DIV)
• Department: Facilities & Grounds

Job Description

This position is responsible to perform 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.
• Perform general construction.
• Perform equipment repairs.
• Initiate the ordering of parts.
• Initiate work orders.
• 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.

Skills

• 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.
• Meticulous record keeping skills.
• 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.
• 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
• Repetitive finger movement
• 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 in wetness
• 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

$14.85/hour

Schedule Days/Hours

Monday - 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Tuesday - 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Wednesday - 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Thursday - 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Friday - 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.