Mechanical and Electrical Technician

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; Warminster Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

75% tuition discount

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking a skilled maintenance technician responsible for servicing HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of relevant experience and must possess a high school diploma along with technical college education.

This position offers a competitive benefits package, including medical and tuition discounts. Work schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with weekends off.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of effective experience in maintenance.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to interpret HVAC, electrical, and plumbing schematics.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Operate university vehicles and perform maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate with customers and assess job requirements.

Skills

HVAC systems management

Plumbing installation and repair

Electrical systems maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Carpentry skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma and 2-year technical college education

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Current Penn State employees (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please log in to Workday to complete the internal application process. External applicants, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Job Description and Position Requirements

• Service, maintain, inspect, repair, install and replace electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems associated with commercial and domestic air conditioning, heating, ventilation, humidification, and refrigeration equipment; including air‑handling equipment, heat pumps, furnaces, heat exchangers, coils, water chillers, condensation tanks, air dampers, radiators, ducting cooling towers, pumps, and auxiliary components.
• Service, maintain, operate, repair, and replace controls and devices to include electrical, pneumatic, electronic, thermostatic, pressure, flow and switching level controls for air conditioning, heating, ventilator, humidification and refrigeration equipment.
• Use visual checks or computers to monitor and control HVAC systems.
• Maintain proper temperatures and water, steam, or air flows and pressure in air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration systems.
• Maintain logs and records as required, such as D.E.R. requirements necessary to handle refrigerants.
• Maintain, repair, and install electrical circuits such as lighting, power, to distribution panels, generators, motors, electrical boxes, panels, switches, outlets, fixtures, hot water heaters, electrical heating units, and laboratory equipment.
• Maintain and repair floor maintenance equipment such as vacuum cleaners, power hand tools, and various other maintenance equipment.
• Climb poles or use boom trucks for installation and maintenance of lighting systems.
• Test and maintain fire alarm and emergency light systems.
• Install conduit, make bends, thread and cut all types of electrical conduits and raceways such as PVC‑MET‑rigid and wiremold.
• Perform piping and plumbing installations on a wide variety of systems and equipment.
• Install, repair, and maintain all types of plumbing and piping materials and components used on campus.
• Service, maintain, and repair well treatment and purification systems.
• Operate various types of hand and power tools to cut, thread, bend and join pipe.
• Lubricate machinery and motors on a prescribed schedule; organize and carry out a preventive maintenance program.
• Read and interpret HVAC, electrical, and plumbing schematics, blueprints, drawings, manufacturers’ manuals, and technical sheets.
• Make corrections on drawings, maps, etc., as required.
• Plan and layout work in proper sequence, assuring top quality work in all aspects.
• Determine material and labor requirements.
• Order material from approved vendors.
• Safeguard electrical, HVAC, and plumbing services and equipment to protect safety of self and others.
• Detect unusual conditions or defective materials and report to supervisor.
• Perform ordinary carpentry work on buildings such as stairs, floors, woodwork, doors, furniture, etc.
• Replace floor and ceiling tile, window glass, and moldings.
• Perform interior and exterior maintenance painting; routine roofing repairs.
• Answer questions for or direct the work of full‑time or part‑time employees as required.
• Work with customers to obtain specific details regarding jobs to be completed; make minor adjustments of work specifications as required; refer problems to supervisor.
• Operate university vehicles, including trucks and snow removal equipment.
• Answer emergency calls and perform maintenance program.

Job Requirements: Requires the use of advanced shop mathematics, complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, handbook formulas, adjustable measuring instruments, and broad training in a recognized trade or craft. Equivalent to a complete accredited, indentured apprenticeship or equivalent to high school plus a 2‑year technical college education. 2 to 3 years of effective experience. U.S. citizenship required.

Work schedule: 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Days off: Saturday, Sunday

Qualifications

Minimum Work Experience

2 to 3 years of effective experience.

Required Certifications

None.

Background Checks/Clearances

Employment requires successful completion of background checks. This position requires operating a motor vehicle; a valid driver’s license and motor vehicle records check are required in addition to standard background checks. Candidates must be able to obtain a government security clearance; notification during interview if applicable. U.S. citizenship required.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Salary and Benefits

Details on starting pay and progression are available in the collective bargaining agreement.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, holidays, vacation and sick time. Employees enjoy a generous 75% tuition discount available to them and eligible spouses and children.

Campus Security Crime Statistics

Penn State publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASR) containing crime statistics and institutional policies. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO is the Law

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.