South Midwest HERC

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Plant Operations Department invites applicants for the position of Off Shift Maintenance Repairman. 

The shift for the position is Sunday to Thursday 3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania.We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good. 

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

Under the supervision of the Off-shift Maintenance Foreman, the selected candidate will perform journey level work in several trades.  Install, replace, repair and/or perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on university HVAC, electric, plumbing and aquatic equipment, and services. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of emergency generator preventive maintenance, record keeping and monthly exercises. The ideal candidate must have the ability to work from heights, using ladders, scissors and man lifts.

The selected candidate will work on aquatic pool related maintenance and handling of pool chemicals and equipment. The selected candidate will be required to complete the required course to attain a PA Pesticide License for swimming pool maintenance. Must obtain a CPO License or acquire within 6 months of employment for swimming pool maintenance.

This position is deemed "essential" and must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the University due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons. The ability to work overtime when needed is also required.

• Two years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1 OR
• Four years of experience in building and plant maintenance work, which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical trades OR
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Ability to lift 80lbs
• Must have a valid driver's license

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and practices used in at least two of the building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical trades
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions in the trades involved
• Ability to care for and use the tools and equipment utilized in the trades involved
• Ability to detect defects in equipment and to make proper repairs or adjustments
• Ability to interpret and work from pencil sketches and diagrams
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects and to work under adverse weather conditions

• PA Pesticide License
• CPO License

About West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester University (WCU) of Pennsylvania is among the top regional comprehensive public universities in the nation, serving more than 17,500 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels with a national reputation for excellence, value, and student success. Founded in 1871 as an institute for teacher preparation, West Chester offers more than 118 undergraduate and 103 graduate programs in more than 50 fields of study. In addition to the main campus in West Chester, the University offers programs through its graduate center, the Philadelphia campus, and online. Five colleges and two schools comprise the University: Colleges of Arts and Humanities, Business and Public Management, Education and Social Work, Health Sciences, and the Sciences and Mathematics, as well as the School of Music, and the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies. Located in Chester County (25 miles from downtown Philadelphia) the area combines the best of enjoyable daily living with easy access to the full spectrum of country and city attractions. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

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