Maintenance Tech - General II

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for installing, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on a wide range of mechanical equipment and building and construction facilities. The role dismantles, repairs, and reassembles equipment and machinery, and inspects and maintains equipment and systems related to safety, lighting, plumbing, heating and ventilation, air conditioning, controls, and other assigned areas. The position also performs a variety of general utility and maintenance work, and employees may be assigned other duties within their capabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent; additional education and/or training required.
Three years of related experience required.
Knowledge of and ability to ensure safe practices in daily operations and effective maintenance and repair of physical premises.
Ability to adapt to changes and a changing environment.
Knowledge of tools and techniques for preparing for, mitigating, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.
Knowledge of approaches and techniques for anticipating, recognizing, and resolving technical problems involving mechanical, electrical, systems, or operational issues.
Knowledge of HSE policy and ability to implement policies to ensure products and services are safe for people and the environment and comply with legal requirements and standards.
Knowledge of and ability to use practices, tools, and techniques for communicating with customers.
Ability to perform physical duties including lifting over 50 pounds, pushing or pulling up to 140 pounds, and carrying 80 pounds short distances; frequent standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing, and reaching overhead.

Nice To Haves

Recommended to develop advanced skills in one or more of carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC, painting, or grounds work.

Responsibilities

Operate plant equipment, including trucks, bobcats, high-reach equipment, tractors, man lifts, ladders, and scaffolding.
Complete labor-intensive assignments such as moving and setting up furniture, painting and preparation, groundskeeping, cleanup, leaf pickup, trash control, gutter cleaning, roof patching, changing light bulbs, general plant cleanup, event setup and breakdown, hanging items, and installing signage.
Clean storage rooms, basements, hallways, mechanical rooms, and common areas.
Perform key core changes as assigned.
Complete minor repairs in a general maintenance capacity, including basic drain cleaning, HVAC filter cleaning and replacement, and replacement of batteries for smoke heads, plumbing fixtures, clocks, and similar items.
Participate in snow removal; attendance for snow removal is mandatory, and the position is considered essential personnel for this activity.
Provide supplemental custodial duties when required.
Cooperate with university employees and contractors to achieve effective results.
Provide work-order documentation and feedback on trade and non-trade tasks.
Maintain a professional appearance and a positive customer-relations attitude.
Support university functions, including special setups.
Interact with students, coworkers, visitors, and others in a manner consistent with Thomas Jefferson University's values.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time