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Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s HVAC Shop invites applications for the position of Building Maintenance Technician. 

We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good. As part of this community, the Facilities Division designs, constructs and maintains a dynamic, safe, and sustainable campus to continually advance its nationally benchmarked living and learning community. 

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; 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 foreman, the Building Maintenance Technician performs journey level work in multiple trades with a focus on HVAC installations, replacements, repairs and/or scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on university HVAC equipment. The ability to work overtime when needed is required. 

The ideal candidate can follow oral and written directions; demonstrates effective communication skills; the ability to utilize an electronic work order system; and can recognize problems and determine proper repair solutions and corrective courses of action. 

Responsibilities include:  

• Install, inspect, operate and repair heating, ventilating and cooling equipment using necessary hand tools and testing equipment

• Inspect and operate air conditioning units and machinery to determine that all are functioning properly

• Lubricate compressors, motors, and other moving parts and repair or replace, as necessary

• Repair leaks and retest with different refrigerants

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance as instructed 

• Access, monitor and adjust via building automation system; Monitor adjustments to ensure desired results and equipment efficiency    

• Change out air filters

• Repair, install, replace and test electrical circuits, equipment and appliances 

• Use necessary hand tools and test instruments

• Examine and test elements of electrical systems to locate obvious faults, such as blown fuses, short circuits, broken wires, loose connections, and worn motor brushes

• Inspect all connections and other parts of system for leaks

• Replace defective pipes by cutting, bending, threading, and assembling pipes 

• Solder and braze leaks and broken pipes.  

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and practices used in at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades. 

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanical trades involved. 

• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch to gain access to pipes, wiring and equipment

• Handle a variety of hand and power tools

• Interpret electrical and mechanical systems and diagrams

• Work from heights, ladders, and scaffolding

• Operate and work from a scissor or man lift and the bucket lift truck

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

Ask about advancement opportunity. 

As a member of the Facilities Divisional staff, 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.  

Candidates must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa.

Application allows for cover letter and resume attachments (Not required for consideration). 

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.