Mechanic Class A - Residence Halls - Plumber

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Drexel University in Philadelphia seeks a skilled plumber/maintenance technician to support residence halls, bringing journeyman plumbing capabilities to daily operations.

The role focuses on repairs, system installations, and maintenance tasks within campus facilities. Candidates should have a vocational/technical degree and 3+ years of relevant experience; a valid driver's license is required. This is a full-time union position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a degree from a Vocational or Technical School.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing fixtures and hardware such as faucets, drains, showers, manual and automatic flushometers, sinks, water closets, urinals, valves and piping.
• General repair tasks including ceiling repair, door repair, installing hardware, lamp replacement and light fixture repair.
• Clearing and unclogging drains and repairing leaks.
• Reading and interpreting mechanical plans and prints.
• Completing daily work order assignments under minimum supervision.
• Working at heights greater than 10 feet from ladders, scaffold and lift equipment.
• Wearing of respiratory protective equipment (annual pulmonary fit test required).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Journeyman plumbing

General maintenance

Reading mechanical plans

Working at heights

Education

Vocational or Technical School degree

Job description

Job no: 507153

Work type: Full-Time

Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA

Categories: Finance and Administration, Drexel University

Job Summary

The Drexel University Facilities department is searching to fill one maintenance position that will be responsible for providing plumbing and general maintenance service in the residence halls. Candidates must possess journeyman level plumbing and maintenance skills.

Essential Functions

• General maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing fixtures and hardware such as faucets, drains, showers, manual and automatic flushometers, sinks, water closets, urinals, valves and piping.


• General repair tasks including ceiling repair, door repair, installing hardware, lamp replacement and light fixture repair.


• Clearing and unclogging drains and repairing leaks.


• Reading and interpreting mechanical plans and prints.


• Completing daily work order assignments under minimum supervision.


• Working at heights greater than 10 feet from ladders, scaffold and lift equipment.


• Wearing of respiratory protective equipment (annual pulmonary fit test required).


• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a degree from a Vocational or Technical School.


• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.


• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience.


• City of Philadelphia Plumber's License or equivalent preferred.

Physical Demands

• Typically standing, walking


• Typically bending, crouching, stooping


• Lifting demands > 50lbs

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This is a Full-Time Union position classified as Non-Exempt. Benefits and compensation are based on the agreed Collective Bargaining Agreement for this position.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.