General Mechanic

Job Summary

The position reports to the Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor and performs minor electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry work for buildings on campus and off campus as assigned. The position also entails large-scale garbage pickup and will be diverted to help with snow removal work, pending weather conditions.

This position is considered essential personnel and is expected to be available in the event of emergencies

Duties

- Perform minor repairs and/or replacement of plumbing fixtures, valves and other devices as required

- Perform minor repairs and/or replacements of electrical fixtures devices and appliances as required

- Perform minor carpentry work as required to repair windows, doors, hardware, screens and furniture and event setups, as needed

- Will be diverted from normal duties to help with performing and/or direct snow plowing and ice removal, salting and clearing of areas of all snow, with an early start (5 a.m. or 6 a.m.) as determined by weather forecasted

-Will be responsible for the removal of all University residential hall trash; also, the mechanic will remove trash from student resident apartments, as needed on weekends

-Assists with first year student move-in day activities, and commencement setup on or off campus as assigned

- Custodial work including cleaning of all university areas, on an emergency basis, as needed

- Setup and move furniture in student rooms, lounges and other support spaces in the University, as needed.

- Observe and report through work order system, any defects, deterioration and wear and tear on the facilities

- Assist and work side-by-side with Trades staff in the performance of their day to day activities and responsibilities

- Communicate as directed with key administrative and staff personnel on special events and function scheduled throughout the university as needed

- Weekend staff member will be responsible to check in with Facilities Supervisor working that day

- Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

- High School diploma or equivalent is required

- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in care and maintenance of similar facilities

- Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds

- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday from 3:00 pm -11:30 pm. (40 hours per week)

We only accept applications completed via our website at: https://universityofscrantonjobs.com/

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $44,481 - $61,444