Maintenance Mechanic A

University of Delaware • Newark, DE

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision performs a wide variety of skilled maintenance and repair tasks at the senior journeyman level in a variety of trades relating to the operation and maintenance of equipment and systems within all University buildings. Also provides trade support for a wide variety of small projects (e.g., renovations, new installations, departmental relocations, and so forth). Requires extensive and diverse knowledge across multiple trades including, but not limited to: electrical, plumbing, painting, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), and carpentry.

Requirements

• Experience at a journeyman level in a combination of electrical, plumbing, structural, HVAC.
• Extensive knowledge of repair practices, tools, preventive maintenance and inspection, routine maintenance, repair and replacement tasks.
• Decision-making skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to interact well with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
• High school diploma/GED with minimum of four (4) years journeyman experience in at least two of the three listed trades (electrical, plumbing, and HVAC) or any combination of training and/or experience to equal the same.
• A certificate of completion as a Type I and II technician as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F, of the Federal Clean Air Act is required or ability to obtain this certification within 90 days from date of hire.
• Must be licensed by the State of Delaware to perform electrical service or electrical work.
• With or without assistance, must be able to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects and job-related materials and/or equipment.
• Ability to accurately discern colors.
• Employee is required to climb stairs, use 12-ft ladders and 32-ft. aerial lifts, work on rooftops, work from scaffolding and high areas using appropriate harness and tether equipment, and use ramps and aerial lift devices above ground in order to work above floor level and/or in pits.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license in order to drive University of Delaware vehicles to get to and from job sites.
• Non-allergic to solvents, gases, and chemicals commonly associated with refrigerant equipment; handling and storage of high-pressure gases.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs many types of maintenance equipment including, but not limited to HVAC, plumbing and structural.
• Performs inspection, maintenance, repair and replacement of the following existing and/or new equipment: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and door and window hardware as well as miscellaneous small carpentry work.
• Performs planned maintenance within all buildings.
• Performs plumbing fixture repair/replacement.
• Performs onsite survey work for small projects.
• Uses computer to access e-mail, receive work instructions and other administrative information to include electronic payroll forms.
• Ensures shop owned equipment is in proper working condition.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED