Mechanical and Electrical Technician

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Mechanical and Electrical Technician - Grade 3 (Full Time)

Penn State is searching for a full‑time Mechanical and Electrical Technician – Grade 3 to join the Facilities Services team. The technician performs a wide range of service, repair, installation, and maintenance tasks on commercial and domestic HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, ensuring reliable building operations and compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

• Service, maintain, inspect, repair, install and replace electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems associated with commercial and domestic air conditioning, heating, ventilation, humidification, and refrigeration equipment.
• Operate, repair, and replace controls and devices for HVAC equipment, including electric, pneumatic, electronic, thermostatic, pressure, flow, and level controls.
• Use visual inspections or computers to monitor and control HVAC systems and maintain proper temperatures, water/steam/air flows, and pressures.
• Maintain logs and records per D.E.R. requirements for refrigerants and coolant levels.
• Repair and install electrical circuits such as lighting, power, switches, outlets, and laboratory equipment in distribution panels, generators, motors, and electrical boxes.
• Operate and maintain floor‑maintenance equipment such as vacuum cleaners, power hand tools, and maintenance tools.
• Climb poles or use boom trucks for installation and maintenance of lighting systems.
• Test and maintain fire alarm and emergency light systems.
• Install conduit, make bends, thread, and cut all types of electrical conduit and raceway (PVC‑MET‑rigid and wiremold).
• Perform piping and plumbing installations on laboratory equipment, restroom fixtures, and campus building plumbing systems.
• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing materials and components such as glass, durable‑iron, PVC, copper, steel, cast iron.
• Service, maintain, and repair well treatment and purification systems.
• Operate hand and power tools to cut, thread, bend, and join pipe.
• Lubricate machinery and motors on a prescribed schedule; conduct preventive‑maintenance programs.
• Read and interpret HVAC, electrical, and plumbing schematics, blueprints, drawings, manufacturer manuals, and technical sheets; make corrections as required.
• Plan and layout work in sequence, ensuring top quality and timely completion.
• Determine material and labor requirements and order material from approved vendors.
• Safeguard electrical, HVAC, and plumbing services to protect safety and prevent damage.
• Detect unusual conditions or defective materials and report to supervisor.
• Perform ordinary carpentry work on buildings (stairs, floors, woodwork, doors, furniture).
• Replace floor and ceiling tile, window glass, and moldings.
• Perform interior and exterior maintenance painting and routine roofing repairs.
• Provide direction to full‑time or part‑time employees and address customer inquiries for job details.
• Operate university vehicles, including trucks and snow‑removal equipment.
• Respond to emergency calls and support the maintenance program.

Requires advanced shop mathematics, complex drawings, specifications, charts, tables, handbook formulas, and broad training in a recognized trade or craft. Equivalent to a complete accredited, indentured apprenticeship or high school plus a 2‑year technical college education. 2 to 3 years of effective experience. U.S. citizenship required.

6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday.

• 2 to 3 years of effective experience in mechanical, electrical, or HVAC maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license; required to operate motor vehicles.
• Successful completion of background checks per University policy.
• U.S. citizenship; eligibility for government security clearance if applicable.

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8.

Pay rate and progression are detailed in the collective bargaining agreement. Penn State offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick time), and a generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible families.

Penn State is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact .