General Maintenance Mechanic 2nd Class - Cabrini Campus

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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)
• Maintains, makes operational repairs and performs preventative maintenance tasks for residential and commercial-type building systems, materials, equipment and fixtures
• Operates and keeps in good working order a variety of equipment including hand and power tools, mobile electronic devices, measuring/diagnostic/testing meters, and instruments
• Reads and interprets basic blueprints, sketches, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Performs brazing, silver and lead soldering, pipefitting, welding, and fabrication as required
• Performs various carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning work as required
• Covers repairs with other trades, offices and departments affected by all operations
• Aids in furniture and event set ups and break downs, decorations for special functions, meetings, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the normal scope of the department’s responsibilities and the individual’s capabilities

Minimum Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent and documentation indicating current successful completion of formal training classes or programs
• Currently classified and working as General Maintenance Mechanic 3rd Class and meets and maintains all qualifications for General Maintenance Mechanic 3rd Class
• Two years of service in the trade at Villanova University (upon the discretion of Facilities Management.)
• 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
• 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
• Possess and maintain personal hand tools required for the trade
• Ability to follow both verbal and written directions in English; 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 and IBC codes and OSHA guidelines, such as Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment safety data plates, fuel/chemical flash points, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints, drawings/sketches, schematics, and diagrams
• Physical ability to climb ladders, to bend, reach, crawl, and lift up to 60 lbs.; ability to work in enclosed spaces
• Proactive in keeping all mechanical/electrical spaces in assigned buildings clean and clear of all foreign combustible materials to comply with risk management inspection requirements
• Proactive in remediating all visual and operational deficiencies in assigned buildings and keeping them to a minimum
• Valid driver’s license
• No disciplinary actions on file within the previous twelve months of applying for this position
• Possess 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

Special Message to Applicants

Applicants must take a timed (90min) 135 question pre-qualification exam. All needed formulas for the exam questions will be given with exam. Following the exam, a verbal panel style interview will be conducted lasting approximately 1 hour. Must be able to meet and maintain VU driving privileges as outlined by Villanova’s Risk Management’s Motor Vehicle Record Policy for Driver’s of University Vehicles. This position will start on or after June 1st 2026