General Maintenance Mechanic 2nd Class - 3rd Shift - Cabrini Campus

Position Overview

General Maintenance Mechanic 2nd Class – 3rd Shift – Cabrini Campus

Villanova University – Villanova, PA

Full‑time, 12‑month position, union (UNION).

Salary: $31.37 an hour plus shift differential. Salary grade: UNION.

Recruitment type:
Internal/External applicants.

Work schedule:

Sun–Thu 11:00 pm–7:30 am.

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair building systems, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and design parameters.
• Inspect buildings, roofs, and mechanical/electrical spaces; perform preventive maintenance tasks for residential and commercial‑type systems.
• Operate hand, power tools, mobile electronic devices, and diagnostic testing instruments.
• Read and interpret basic blueprints, sketches, schematics, and wiring diagrams; perform blue‑soldering, silver and lead soldering, pipe fitting, welding, and fabrication as required.
• Perform carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, electrical, heating, and air conditioning work as necessary.
• Coordinate repairs with other trades, offices, and departments affected by all operations.
• Assist in furniture and event setups, breakdowns, and decorations for special functions, meetings, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the normal scope of the department’s responsibilities and the individual’s capabilities.

• High school diploma or equivalent; documentation of successful completion of formal training classes or programs and acceptable life experience in general maintenance work.
• Moderate experience in preventive maintenance procedures; meter reading and motor testing; shutdown of gas, water, electrical, and life safety systems (fire alarm, sprinkler, etc.) and steam supplies.
• Moderate knowledge of building and utilities construction, materials, and inspection techniques for life safety systems, light and power, water systems, refrigeration, elevators, exhaust systems, and air handling units.
• Basic Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Outlook skills.
• Personal hand tools required for the trade.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions in English; interact professionally with students, faculty, administration, and staff; read and understand NFPA, IBC codes, and OSHA guidelines.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints, drawings/sketches, schematics, and diagrams.
• Proactive in keeping all mechanical/electrical spaces clean and clear of foreign combustible materials to comply with risk management inspection requirements.
• Valid driver’s license required with a good driving record; meet and maintain VU driving privileges as outlined by Villanova Risk Management’s Motor Vehicle Record Policy for Drivers of University Vehicles.
• Current ANSI / OSHA compliant training card to operate aerial lift, bucket truck, forklift, or all.
• Ability to erect and work on scaffolding as per OSHA standards.
• Excellent safety record.

• Current OSHA 10 certification or higher; ability to operate aerial/scissor lift, bucket truck, forklift.

• Climb ladders; bend, reach, crawl, and lift up to 60 lbs; work in enclosed spaces.
• Core hours:
  Sun–Thu 11:00 pm–7:30 am; earlier or later shifts may be expected if emergency repairs are required.

• 3rd Shift Sun–Thu 11:00 pm–7:30 am; role starts on or after June 1st 2026.
• Timed 90‑minute 135 multiple‑choice pre‑qualification exam; exam formulas provided. Following exam, a verbal panel‑style interview lasting approximately 1 hour.
• Must maintain VU driving privileges as outlined by Villanova Risk Management’s Motor Vehicle Record Policy for Drivers of University Vehicles.

Villanova University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity employer, and we encourage applications from women, minorities, people with disabilities, veterans, and other protected demographic groups. Transfers and promotions are available.