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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn State is searching for a full time Maintenance Mechanic - Utilities Electrical - Grade 4 to join the team. Duties include:
Perform preventive maintenance and routine repairs in electrical vaults, manholes, and assigned areas on transformers, motors, special automatic controls, switchgear, emergency lighting, motor generators, motor starters, breakers, etc.
Inspect, clean, lubricate, and perform preventive maintenance on pumps, fans, valves, motors, dampers, actuators, air compressors, air stations, diesel engines, louvers, various pneumatic and electrical controls, filters, relief valves, tanks, etc.
Observe equipment under operating conditions and make necessary adjustments
Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on a wide variety of powerhouse equipment such as switchboards, transformers, generators, and pumps; perform periodic inspection on various components of electrical equipment
Assist with electrical installation, maintenance, and repairs to various @types of equipment, machinery, power generation devices, and utility services lines
Test and maintain emergency lighting systems on an assigned schedule; lubricate and adjust emergency motor generators and portable units
Operate generators to conduct testing and reduce energy consumption during peak usage times
Maintain logs and records as required
Operate mobile work tower to maintain street and flood lighting systems; relamp on schedule, or as necessary
Plan and layout work using schematics and other drawings; accomplish tasks with minimal delay to operations
Safeguard utility services and facilities; detect unusual conditions or defective materials and report to supervisor
Maintain the cleanliness and integrity of all electrical locations; ensure covers are in place and secure
Operate university vehicles as required
Perform preventive maintenance and routine repairs in electrical vaults, manholes, and assigned areas on transformers, motors, special automatic controls, switchgear, emergency lighting, motor generators, motor starters, breakers, etc.
Inspect, clean, lubricate, and perform preventive maintenance on pumps, fans, valves, motors, dampers, actuators, air compressors, air stations, diesel engines, louvers, various pneumatic and electrical controls, filters, relief valves, tanks, etc.
Observe equipment under operating conditions and make necessary adjustments
Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on a wide variety of powerhouse equipment such as switchboards, transformers, generators, and pumps; perform periodic inspection on various components of electrical equipment
Assist with electrical installation, maintenance, and repairs to various @types of equipment, machinery, power generation devices, and utility services lines
Test and maintain emergency lighting systems on an assigned schedule; lubricate and adjust emergency motor generators and portable units
Operate generators to conduct testing and reduce energy consumption during peak usage times
Maintain logs and records as required
Operate mobile work tower to maintain street and flood lighting systems; relamp on schedule, or as necessary
Plan and layout work using schematics and other drawings; accomplish tasks with minimal delay to operations
Safeguard utility services and facilities; detect unusual conditions or defective materials and report to supervisor
Maintain the cleanliness and integrity of all electrical locations; ensure covers are in place and secure
Operate university vehicles as required
Job Requirements: Requires the use of shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, various @types of adjustable measuring instruments and the training generally applicable in a particular or specialized occupation. Equivalent to 1 to 3 years applied trades training. Class A Pennsylvania Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Over 1 year up to and including 3 years of effective experience.
Work Schedule:7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Days Off:Saturday, Sunday
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
1 to 3 years of effective experience
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Pennsylvania Commercial Driver's License Class A - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
For details on starting pay rate and progression, please see the above collective bargaining agreement.
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional poli
