Mechanical Maintenance Technician

DC101 Dickinson College; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Time off

Job summary

Dickinson College’s Facilities Management - Trades - Mechanical team seeks a dedicated maintenance professional. The role focuses on maintaining, servicing, and installing campus mechanical systems and related equipment on the second shift.

You will repair food service equipment and domestic appliances, install locks, and perform fabrications as needed. Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in a similar role, a valid driver’s license, and a willingness to obtain a Forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Requires Forklift Operators certification (or ability to obtain).
• 3–5 years of work experience in related field.
• Valid driver’s license for vehicle operation.
• Preferred: Vocational or technical certificate/degree.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and repair food service equipment and domestic appliances (washers, dryers, ovens, refrigerators).
• Install, build, and repair locks and hardware including automatic card access.
• Fabricate (welding/cutting) for repairs to structural components.
• Service and maintain powered housekeeping equipment.
• Keep detailed records of materials and labor time.
• Input data into the work order system.

Skills

English literacy

Forklift certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/technical certificate

Job description

About Dickinson

About Dickinson Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.

Position Overview

Position Department Facilities Management - Trades - Mechanical.

Maintains, services, and installs various campus mechanical systems.

Essential Functions

• Install, service, and repair food service equipment and maintain and service various domestic appliances (washers, dryers, ovens, refrigerators).
• Install, build, and repair locks, lock-sets and hardware to include automatic card access.
• Fabricate (welding/cutting) as needed for repairs to structural components.
• Service and maintain various powered housekeeping equipment.
• Keep detailed records of materials and labor time.
• Input data into work order system.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to obtain a Forklift Operators certification
• 3-5 years work experience
• Valid driver's license for the operation of a company owned, rented or leased vehicle
• Preferred: Vocational or technical certificate/degree
• This position will be for Second Shift

Benefits

Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits, including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24.

• Comprehensive medical insurance plan
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Generous time off
• Parental leave
• Homebuyer assistance
• Tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24
• College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.

Location

Located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.

EEO & Diversity

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.

Dickinson welcomes those who are seeking to be part of an intellectual and social community that values justice, free inquiry, diversity, and equal opportunity. It is a fundamental policy of the college to respect pluralism, civility and mutual understanding within its community. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other protected class. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.

Accommodations

Individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to complete the employment process should contact Human Resource Services at [phone], [e-mail] or by visiting our offices Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET).

Background Check

Employment with Dickinson College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dickinson College to ensure a safe learning and work environment for our students, staff, and faculty. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. You can obtain this information by contacting the Department of Public Safety, Dickinson College, 400 W. North St - Rear, Carlisle, PA 17013 or call (717)-245-1349.

Additional Information

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