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King's College

Preventative Maintenance Mechanic

King's College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States

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Job Information

Reports To:

Assistant Director of Facilities

Work Schedule:

Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm

Classification Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 12-month

Department Facilities / Business Affairs

About King's College King’s College is a Catholic institution of higher education animated and guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross. King’s pursues excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship through a rigorous core curriculum, major programs across the liberal arts and sciences, nationally accredited professional programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and personal attention to student formation in a nurturing community.

We offer competitive total rewards, tuition remission for employees and their dependents, 403(b) plans, and generous paid-time-off and holidays. Our culture is driven by our commitment to our mission, our community and our friendly, knowledgeable faculty and staff.

EEO Statement King’s College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate diversity by fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where each member of King’s College feels respected with a sense of belonging.

Job Function The Preventative Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and repair of all mechanical equipment on campus, which includes but is not limited to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing systems.

Essential Elements

Responsible for service, maintenance, repair of domestic and commercial heating and ventilation systems and ancillary components, and air handling equipment. This includes univents, fan coil units, exhaust fans, makeup air fans and unit heaters, and air handling units for single and multiple zones to include lubrication, filter, and coil cleaning, changing belts, bearing cages and blading, installation, and adjustment of pulleys.

Carry out and organize preventative maintenance activities as required by supervisor and assist in setting up for various college functions.

Operate, schedule, and maintain chilled water‑cooling systems. Clean, adjust and maintain equipment such as, but not limited to, chillers, pumps, sumps, valves, traps, piping, hot water heaters, refrigerated food service equipment, and heat exchangers.

Perform seasonal changeovers to include maintenance and repair of valves, controls, and other devices as required. Inspect, service, clean, repair, and replace auxiliary system components such as filters, dampers, valves, strainers, and fittings as required.

Adjust and maintain building automation control systems and fire alarm systems. Inspect and maintain pneumatic air supply lines for building mechanical systems. Adjust building and room temperature controls to maintain prescribed temperature.

Perform maintenance and repair of building plumbing systems and related components. Repair and install plumbing on low pressure domestic water systems, steam heating systems, furnaces, and boilers.

Install, maintain, and repair humidification system equipment.

Maintain and repair floor maintenance equipment, power hand tools, and other maintenance department tools and equipment, replace burned out lights inside buildings and on exterior grounds.

Maintain physical plant equipment through removal/replacement/repair of motors, switches, relays, coils, lines, fixtures, etc.

May perform basic carpentry tasks including but not limited to light framing, drywall installation, spackling, painting, ceiling grid installation and tile replacement, furniture repair, etc.

Assist with basic locksmith services such as cutting and issuing physical door keys, replacement of lock cores, troubleshooting and repair of door handles, push bars, operators/closures, etc.

Maintain and complete appropriate facility tree work order activity log and related service documentation in a timely and efficient manner.

Operate motor vehicles as required. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Position is classified as an essential services role. Incumbents must report to work during campus closures to ensure campus-wide facilities services are provided for the college community. Also serves on a 7x24 rotating on‑call schedule responding to various campus emergencies.

Required Skills, Training, and Experience

This person must have the knowledge and ability to safely perform work with high and low voltage electricity, low pressure boilers, fire alarm systems, HVAC equipment, Metasys building automation system and energy management equipment.

High school diploma, technical diploma, and/or trade school, and have at least 1–2 years of experience in the HVAC and mechanical trades.

Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and/or written directions.

Ability to work from construction drawings, sketches, schematics, and various control diagrams.

Working knowledge of computers, timeclocks and other software as required.

Thoroughness, dependability, and cleanliness.

Strong focus on safety compliance.

Physical Conditions

Some duties require lifting, bending, climbing steps, and working from ladders. High energy fast paced environment. Must be a self-starter with a track record of working well independently and within a team.

This position must be able to lift 50 to 75 lbs. on a regular basis.

Ability to work outdoors during inclement weather conditions including extreme temperatures, high winds, and other harsh climate conditions.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Higher Education

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