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

Villanova University

Under moderate supervision, operates and maintains campus-wide building(s) with regards to appearance, comfort elements, equipment operation, lighting, life safety systems, building envelope issues (windows, doors, roofs) and maintains a preventive maintenance program for assigned buildings in order to provide a safe environment in all University facilities, including classrooms, student residences, dining facilities, laboratories, athletic facilities, and any other property or facility owned or operated by the University in accordance with applicable standards of the trades and regulatory agencies.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair all building systems, equipment, and fixtures consistent with manufacturer’s guidelines, design parameters, and accepted practices.
• Inspect buildings and roofs.
• Maintain, make operational repairs, and perform preventative maintenance tasks for residential and commercial-type building systems, materials, equipment and fixtures.
• Operate and keep in good working order a variety of equipment including hand and power tools, mobile electronic devices, measuring/diagnostic/testing meters and instruments.
• Read and interpret basic blueprints, sketches, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Perform brazing, silver and lead soldering, pipe fitting, welding and fabrication as required.
• Perform various carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning work as required.
• Coordinate repairs with other trades, offices and departments affected by all operations.
• Assist in furniture and event setups and breakdowns, 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.

• HS diploma or equivalent and documentation indicating current successful completion of formal training classes or programs and acceptable life experiences in general maintenance work.
• Fully familiar with all building systems. Must be capable of learning to provide specifications, estimates and materials procurement for all equipment installation and repairs required. Must have moderate experience in preventative maintenance procedures; in meter reading and motor testing; in the repair and shutoff of gas, water, electrical, life safety systems (i.e. fire alarm, sprinkler, etc.) and steam supplies.
• Must have moderate knowledge of building and utilities construction, materials and inspection techniques, to include life safety systems (i.e. fire alarm, sprinkler, etc.) light and power, water systems and refrigeration, elevators, exhaust systems, and air handling units.
• Basic Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Outlook skills.
• Must possess and maintain personal hand tools required for the trade.
• Must have the ability to follow both verbal and written directions in English; the ability to interact with students, faculty, administration, and staff in a professional and positive manner, as well as the ability to read and understand NFPA, IBC codes and OSHA guidelines, such as Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment safety data plates, fuel/chemical flash points, etc.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret basic blueprints, drawings/sketches, schematics and diagrams.
• Must be proactive in keeping all mechanical/electrical spaces in assigned buildings clean and clear of all foreign combustible materials to comply with…