Senior Maintenance Mechanic
About The Position
The Senior Maintenance Mechanic is a multi-trade technician who works with a team of mechanics to maintain campus buildings and ensure the proper maintenance of all aspects of operations. This position requires a vocational degree in the electrical trade with multiple years of field experience. Duties include inspections, installation, repair, maintenance, and monitoring of building equipment with a working knowledge of electrical systems up to 480 volts. Successful candidates must have experience inspecting, installing, repairing, maintaining, and wiring any electrical apparatus or electrical device and circuit of any voltage up to 480 volts. The role also involves operating switchgear up to 13,200 volts and ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements on motors, pumps, compressors, controls, and building automation systems.
Requirements
- High School Grad/GED Degree and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Equivalent vocational training may be substituted for work experience.
- Professional certifications or licenses are required.
- Experience in the field, including the ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings.
- Ability to troubleshoot motors, motor starters, and motor controls up to 100 horsepower.
- Familiarity with HVAC systems, variable frequency drives, and electronic circuitry.
- Experience with high voltage switchgear operation and systems.
- Demonstrated experience performing electrical work as a licensed professional.
- Demonstrated ability and experience in managing multiple projects to completion in accordance with blueprints and plans.
- Must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
- Ability to climb and work from ladders or scaffolding.
- Operation of a University vehicle is required.
- Must be able to work in a multi-skilled environment.
- Possess a valid driver’s license, free of any state or municipal suspension or revocation.
- Experience inspecting, installing, repairing, maintaining, and wiring any electrical apparatus or electrical device and circuit of any voltage up to 480 volts.
- Operates switch gear up to 13,200 volts.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational degree in the electrical trade.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, install, repair, maintain, and monitor building equipment with a working knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical systems up to 480 volts, and plumbing equipment.
- Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements on motors, pumps, compressors, controls, and building automation systems.
- Perform inspections of building aspects to ensure their proper operation.
- Manage multiple projects to completion, including providing estimates of material costs and determining any equipment necessary to complete a task.
- Complete repairs to mechanical equipment to resolve equipment breakdowns.
- Installation of new equipment or completion of construction projects as outlined by the Director of Facilities.
- Troubleshoot building mechanical systems to determine the cause of equipment failures and return systems to normal operations with minimal downtime.
- Respond to building occupant requests regarding the operation of the building or their equipment within the building.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Excellent healthcare benefits for employees and their families
- Tuition benefits for employees and their families
- Generous retirement benefits
- Wide variety of professional development opportunities
- Supportive work and family benefits
- Wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn and other institutions
- Retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth basis options
- Wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
- Substantial amount of time away from work
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Wellness and Work-life Resources
- Professional and Personal Development resources
- Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities
- Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and theme parks
- Flexible work options
- Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees)
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
