Senior Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

The Senior Maintenance Mechanic position is a multi-trade technician role within the University of Pennsylvania's Facilities Management team. This position is responsible for maintaining campus buildings and ensuring the proper operation of all aspects of the university's operations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, install, repair, maintain, and monitor building equipment with a working knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical systems up to 480 volts, and plumbing equipment.
• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements on motors, pumps, compressors, controls, and building automation systems.
• Manage multiple projects to completion, including providing estimates of material costs and determining any equipment necessary to complete a task.
• Complete repairs to mechanical equipment to resolve equipment breakdowns.
• Install new equipment or complete construction projects as outlined by the Director of Facilities.
• Troubleshoot building mechanical systems to determine the cause of equipment failures and return systems to normal operations with minimal downtime.
• Respond to building occupant requests regarding the operation of the building or their equipment within the building.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Equivalent vocational training may be substituted for work experience.
• Professional certifications or licenses are required.
• Must have experience inspecting, installing, repairing, maintaining, and wiring any electrical apparatus or electrical device and circuit of any voltage up to 480 volts.
• Operates switch gear up to 13,200 volts.

Skills

Must have experience in the field, including the ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings, and troubleshoot motors, motor starters, and motor controls up to 100 horsepower. Familiarity with HVAC systems, variable frequency drives, and electronic circuitry is also required. Experience with high voltage switchgear operation and systems is preferred.

Benefits

The University of Pennsylvania offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $24.21 - $37.60 per hour. Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level.

Schedule

The Senior Maintenance Mechanic position is primarily Monday through Friday; however, it will require some weekend work on a rotational basis and must be part of the department's on-call rotation. This position is essential.

Job Location

The position is located in Kennett Square, PA (Chester County), approximately 33 miles outside of Philadelphia. There is no public transportation at this location. You must have your own transportation.

Department / School

The position is located in the School of Veterinary Medicine.