Maintenance Mechanic A*

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs many types of maintenance equipment including, but not limited to HVAC, plumbing and structural.
• Performs inspection, maintenance, repair and replacement of the following existing and/or new equipment: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and door and window hardware as well as miscellaneous small carpentry work.
• Performs planned maintenance within all buildings.
• Performs plumbing fixture repair/replacement.
• Performs onsite survey work for small projects.
• Uses computer to access e-mail, receive work instructions and other administrative information to include electronic payroll forms.
• Ensures shop owned equipment is in proper working condition.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience at a journeyman level in a combination of electrical, plumbing, structural, HVAC.
• Extensive knowledge of repair practices, tools, preventive maintenance and inspection, routine maintenance, repair and replacement tasks.
• Decision-making skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to interact well with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with minimum of four (4) years journeyman experience in at least two of the three listed trades (electrical, plumbing, and HVAC) or any combination of training and/or experience to equal the same.
• Certificate of completion as a Type I and II technician as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F, of the Federal Clean Air Act is required or ability to obtain this certification within 90 days from date of hire.
• Must be licensed by the State of Delaware to perform electrical service or electrical work.

Special Requirements

• With or without assistance, must be able to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects and job-related materials and/or equipment.
• Able to accurately discern colors.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license in order to drive University of Delaware vehicles to get to and from job sites.
• Non-allergic to solvents, gases, and chemicals commonly associated with refrigerant equipment; handling and storage of high-pressure gases.