Maintenance Mechanic (Housing) - Grade 5

Penn State University•University Park, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Penn State is searching for a full time Maintenance Mechanic (Housing) - Grade 5 to join the team. This role involves performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks within university housing facilities.

Requirements

Requires the use of shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, various types of adjustable measuring instruments and the training generally applicable in a particular or specialized occupation.
Equivalent to 1 to 3 years applied trades training.
Over 1 year up to and including 3 years of effective experience.
Requires a valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of ordinary carpentry work on buildings to install, maintain, and/or repair such items as walls, partitions, drywall, paneling, woodwork, ceilings, doors, stair treads and risers, window glass, shelving, counters, drawers, bulletin boards, drape hardware, etc.
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment and furnishings such as doors and door hardware, windows, and window equipment, screens, furniture, vacuum cleaners, and post office mail boxes, etc.; Lubricate, adjust and repair or replace parts as necessary
Perform plumbing repairs such as replacing faucets, elbows, washers, valves, flanges, fixtures, etc.; Install plumbing fixtures, exposed water and drain lines, etc. Clear drain line obstructions, reseal bathtubs and sinks
Repair or replace water heaters to include replacing thermostats, upper or lower heating elements, pressure release valves, etc., including all wiring and plumbing necessary to perform complete replacement of unit
Perform mechanical repairs on ovens and refrigerators in individual apartments, such as cleaning, repairing or replacing burners; repairing doors and shelving on refrigerators, etc.
Perform routine repairs to electrical, and mechanical equipment such as replacing switches, receptacles and ballasts, motors, and lighting fixtures; relamp interior and exterior lighting
Perform routine inspections on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment; adjust, lubricate, clean, and replace equipment such as fans, motors, filters, air compressors, pumps, etc.; Report extensive repairs needed to supervisor
Prepare for painting by cleaning, scraping, sanding, taping joints, applying fillers, spackling wall surfaces, applying primer coats, etc.
Paint both interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers and spray painting equipment
Spot finish by applying stains and fillers; brush or spray paint, lacquer, enamel or other surface coatings on furniture or other pieces of equipment
Install, repair and replace floor coverings, such as tile, carpet, linoleum, etc
Move, assemble and relocate furniture; set-up furnished housing units, per established guidelines, when necessary
Operate power equipment such as drills, saws, sanders, welding equipment, grinding wheels, pressure washers, carpet cleaners, augers, various shop woodworking machinery, etc.; Use assorted hand and power tools
Operate university vehicles as required
Assist the food service maintenance mechanics, as required