General Maintenance Mechanic II - Plumber​/HVAC&R Tech

Position: General Maintenance Mechanic II - Plumber / HVAC&R Tech
Location : St. Davids
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1086
Department: Plant Operations
Opening Date: 03/20/2026

Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice.

Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 9,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university's main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern's core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education.
Position Description

Reporting to the Director of Plant Operations, the Maintenance Mechanic performs a variety of electrical, mechanical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, carpentry, general maintenance and preventive maintenance including all facets of maintenance and new construction duties. As a "Maintenance Mechanic - Plumber-HVAC&R Technician" this person is expected to take a primary role and responsibility in tasks that involve Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Plumbing work either as part of a team or on an individual basis.

This person is classified as essential personnel under the university policy and is subject to department policies regarding essential personnel. Performs essential duties related to facilities work as identified by management during inclement weather, emergency situations, or as campus needs dictate.
Position Responsibilities

1. Assumes a leadership role in the maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, monitoring, and installing of plumbing and HVAC & R equipment and systems as well as installation and coordination of work utilizing outside contractors and vendors.
2. Executes the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair work on, and evaluation of all equipment and systems as assigned including electrical, plumbing; mechanical, and heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
3. Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission. Embodies valves of caring and compassion, justice and dignity; competence and affirmation.
4. Monitors repairs and troubleshoots boilers, air handlers, pumps, cooling towers, drains, package HVAC units, energy management system, sprinkler systems, and water distribution system, sanitary sewer system, etc.
5. Installs plumbing and HVAC equipment for new construction, renovation, repair and remodeling projects.
6. Organizes, schedules and completes work requests as assigned.
7. Responsible for Preventive Maintenance (PM) work on all equipment, taking a primary role on PM tasks for plumbing & HVAC& R systems and equipment including responsibilities for testing, and maintaining backflow prev enters, sprinkler systems, boiler, and related equipment including proper recording and maintenance of all required documentation.
8. As assigned, maintains university vehicle and position related tools and equipment. Maintains work areas in the field and in the shop in an orderly and clean manner, maintaining a safe work area. Performs tasks in a safe manner, attending safety training programs and courses as directed.
9. Is required to be available for and accept "on-call" coverage within a rotating schedule.
10. Works with other lead mechanics and Director of Plant Operations to itemize, estimate and prepare material requests for jobs and projects as requested.
11. Maintains professional growth and development by attending educational, technical and training programs, seminars and courses through self-identification of these opportunities as well as with direction from the Director of Plant Operations.
12. Maintains an accurate record of time for payroll and, if needed, cost distribution.
13. Initiates new work orders for…