General Maintenance Mechanic
About the role
Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs in selected buildings. The majority of the work will be with the electrical and plumbing systems, but the mechanic must be proficient in the general techniques of all common trades. This position is mainly located at Seton Hall University School of Law in Newark, NJ but will assist at Gateway Center location in Newark, NJ and South Orange Campus when administration requires support. Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives.
Responsibilities
- Repairs and replaces faucets, sinks, urinals, toilets, pumps, valves, water lines and unclogs sanitary drains.
- Conducts wall repair and painting.
- Prepares estimates and bills of materials for tasks.
- Orders material for the tasks.
- Assists with repairs to kitchen equipment.
- Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, panels, and fixtures using hand tools and electrical testing equipment.
- Re-lamps lighting fixtures, replaces lens covers, and replaces batteries in smoke detectors.
- Assists with boiler operation and change over.
- Repairs and replaces blinds and ceiling tiles.
- Mounts pictures, bulletin boards, plaques, and clocks.
- Assists with moving furniture and office contents when required.
- Sweeps, vacuums, and cleans up all work areas after completion of the tasks.
- Performs all work with adherence to safety procedures.
- Inspects completed work and ensures that work conforms with requirements of local building and safety codes.
- Performs all work through an automated work order system and then documents the hours and material expended.
- Reports all deficiencies beyond their responsibility on work orders for other trades.
- Routinely lifts material weighing more than 20 pounds.
- Works off ladders and scaffolding frequently.
Requirements
- High School diploma or Local 68 Apprenticeship graduate or attendee.
- Possess Type I CFC certificate.
- Possess valid NJ driver's license.
Physical Demands: General Office Environment.