Location: West Chester,PA, USA
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 Maintenance Repairman.
The position is Saturday to Wednesday 3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
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. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
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 must have the ability to work from heights, using ladders, scissors and man lifts.
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.
Responsibilities include:
* Working on aquatic pool related maintenance. Handling of pool chemicals and equipment.
* Will be required to complete the required course to attain a PA Pesticide License for swimming pool maintenance.
* Knowledge of Emergency Generator preventive maintenance, record keeping and monthly exercises.
* CPO License or acquired within 6 months of employment for swimming pool maintenance.
* Four years of experience in building and plant maintenance work, which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades
OR
* Two years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1;
OR
* Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities
* Valid Driver License
* PA Pesticide License
* CPO License
Candidates must apply online at Electronic submission allows for resume/ cover letter attachments (resume required).
Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU's educational mission. The University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer encouraging diversity. Women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background checks.