Maintenance Technician

Drexel•Philadelphia, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the repair, maintenance and renovation of the University's properties and facilities to include leased and/or rented area's owned and/or occupied by the University. The schedule will be M-F 11AM to 8PM. Essential Functions Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment such as pumps, electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, emergency lighting, motors and machinery. Installs, repairs and replaces mechanical, kitchen and electrical equipment including pumps, boilers, HVAC equipment, light ballast’s, motors, plumbing, door hardware, etc. as required. Repairs and renovations to include electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall installation, doorframes, hardware, furniture on such items as chairs, lock sets, shelving, stair treads, desks etc. as required. Applies primer, paint, varnish, stains, lacquer, etc. to the interior and exterior surfaces of the University property. Installs, repairs and replaces pipes, fittings and plumbing fixtures to maintain the heating, water, gas, drainage and other systems of the University. Lifts and moves equipment, materials, supplies and furniture such as desks and file cabinets within the same location or from one campus location to another, as required. Performs outside campus work assignments such as trash removal, snow removal, etc., as required. Assigned special projects, as needed such as trash removal, cleaning and landscaping. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of a HS Diploma or GED.
At least 5 years' experience in general maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, painting and carpentry fields.
Ability to perform manual labor, such as: climbing ladders, lifting objects of up to 80 lbs, and working on elevated platforms (ladders, scaffolding, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Experience with installation of telecommunications and computer cables.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to use desktop computer and smartphone to access computerized programs such as work orders, training and internet searches for parts/manuals.
Ability to operate power tools related to maintenance, snow removal, cleaning and landscaping.

Responsibilities

Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment such as pumps, electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, emergency lighting, motors and machinery.
Installs, repairs and replaces mechanical, kitchen and electrical equipment including pumps, boilers, HVAC equipment, light ballast’s, motors, plumbing, door hardware, etc. as required.
Repairs and renovations to include electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall installation, doorframes, hardware, furniture on such items as chairs, lock sets, shelving, stair treads, desks etc. as required.
Applies primer, paint, varnish, stains, lacquer, etc. to the interior and exterior surfaces of the University property.
Installs, repairs and replaces pipes, fittings and plumbing fixtures to maintain the heating, water, gas, drainage and other systems of the University.
Lifts and moves equipment, materials, supplies and furniture such as desks and file cabinets within the same location or from one campus location to another, as required.
Performs outside campus work assignments such as trash removal, snow removal, etc., as required.
Assigned special projects, as needed such as trash removal, cleaning and landscaping.
Other related duties as assigned.