Maintenance Repairman

The recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 (State Police), Act 151 (Child Abuse) and the Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.

Benefits:
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:
Medical, prescription drug, and supplemental benefits.
Generous retirement plans, two options:
Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)
Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
Paid time off (holidays, sick leave, annual leave, personal leave).
Employer-paid life insurance.
Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

* Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit.

Posting Number

Posting Number N01225

Classification Title

Classification Title Maintenance Repairman 1

Working Title

Working Title Maintenance Repairman 1

Employee Group

Employee Group Staff

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit AFSCME

Location

Location Main Campus

Department

Department Facilities

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $36,831

Employment Type

Employment Type

Regular FT

Work Schedule

During probationary period, position will work M-F, 8:00 am-4:00 pm. After probationary period, position may be required to work M-F, 4 pm-12 am during the Fall/Spring semesters and M-F, 8:00 am-4:00 pm during the summer.

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN 1

DEFINITION :
This is semi-skilled maintenance and repair work in the building, mechanical or electrical trades.

An employee in this class works in a variety of trades at the sub-journey level in the maintenance and repair of public buildings and equipment. Work involves minor repair jobs of a routine nature, which are carried out with only general supervision, or more advanced work assisting a journey level skilled tradesman or foreman in regular trades maintenance jobs. Supervision is received from a maintenance supervisor who assigns work, inspects work in progress, reviews reports, and inspects work upon completion.

EXAMPLES OF WORK :

Opens blocked drains, assists HVAC Mechanics or Technicians with installation of pipe as needed.

Assists with general fabrication & repairs that involve welding, brazing or soldering.

Assists trades & HVAC staff with maintenance and repairs as needed, to include pumps, motors, fan motors, fans, squirrel cages etc.

Lubricates, adjusts & maintains electrical motors and pumps.

Clean screens, such as air intakes, building exhaust and building fresh air intakes as needed.

Assist Maintenance Repairman 2’s with preventative maintenance of campus HVAC equipment.

Makes minor repairs and adjustments to laundry & custodial equipment, lubricates & cleans machinery as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES , SKILLS , AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and

practices used in at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades.

Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades involved.

Ability to use and maintain the tools and equipment of the trades involved.

Ability to perform tasks requiring mechanical aptitude.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to lift and move heavy objects and to work under adverse weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING :

Two years of experience in general maintenance work which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades;

or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the Required

Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT :

Some agencies may require…