Maintenance Tech - Plumbing and HVAC

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech works as part of the Facilities team to provide a safe, attractive, functional, and efficient campus facility. The position performs plumbing work, including installing, repairing, and maintaining pipes, fixtures, and water, gas, and sewer systems; troubleshooting water, heating, and drainage systems; installing and altering plumbing systems; and carrying out preventative maintenance. It also operates and services heating systems, boilers, and mechanical equipment, performs repairs and maintenance, monitors system controls and water tests, and keeps required operating and repair records.

The role coordinates with University employees and contractors, provides work-order documentation, submits material orders through department procedures, and reports problems to the physical plant office. Other duties include university event support, snow removal, janitorial tasks related to plumbing issues and boiler rooms, painting, and repair work involving roofing, lighting, carpentry, and custodial work. The employee must provide their own tools needed for plumbing and HVAC work. This position is considered essential personnel.

The position works five eight-hour shifts, with the schedule determined by supervision. Shift work is possible, and the employee must be available for overtime and emergency calls. Heavy lifting and other physical activities are required, subject to the stated lifting limits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified apprenticeship, licensed journeyman status, or equivalent training.
• Maintain appropriate plumbing and engineer’s licenses so work described can legally be performed at the University’s main campus in Philadelphia; current license copies must be kept on file in the plant office.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must provide personal tools necessary for plumbing and HVAC work.
• Able to lift over 50 pounds, push or pull up to 140 pounds, and carry 80 pounds for short distances.
• Able to frequently stand, walk, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, and reach overhead.
• Available for overtime and emergency calls.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain pipes, fixtures, and apparatus associated with water, gas, and sewer systems.
• Operate plumbing systems, including supply, drain-waste, and vent systems, and ensure proper operation of water appliances and drainage.
• Clear sanitary and storm drains using plungers or cabling.
• Inspect and repair domestic hot water systems, including replacing water heaters and circulators.
• Troubleshoot water, heating, and drainage systems; repair or replace fixtures, components, and drainage systems.
• Install bathrooms from rough-in through trim and make alterations to plumbing systems.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and submit orders for materials through department procedures.
• Operate and service heating systems and mechanical equipment, including boilers, condensation pumps, compressors, ejectors, and oil pumps.
• Check building heat, blow down boilers as recommended, monitor consultant-provided water tests, and maintain system controls.
• Replace equipment parts and maintain equipment, including oiling motors, replacing gaskets, rebuilding traps, and cleaning No. 2 oil-fired boilers.
• Coordinate with University employees and contractors, including HVAC contractors responsible for preventative maintenance, annual boiler inspections, CFC control, and troubleshooting beyond in-house capability.
• Keep records of boiler and vessel operation and repairs, report problems to the physical plant office, and submit weekly oil tank readings.
• Provide work-order documentation feedback for trade and non-trade tasks.
• Support University functions, including special setups, and perform snow removal.
• Perform janitorial work related to clogs, overflows, breaks, and boiler rooms; use chemical cleaners; and paint boiler, transformer, and compressor rooms.
• Perform repair work involving roofing, relamping, painting, carpentry, and custodial tasks.
• Provide personal tools necessary for plumbing and HVAC work.
• Maintain a professional appearance and positive customer attitude while interacting with students, coworkers, visitors, and others.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 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

What This Job Offers

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