Position Purpose

The incumbent performs skilled work at the journeyman level in several trades. Duties involve the performance of various skilled and semi-skilled tasks repairing and maintaining machinery, buildings and equipment. Perform work in conjunction with the Preventative Maintenance program. Work is done weekly, monthly, semi-annually and annually from a computerized work order system. Incumbent assists in other trades areas.

This position is considered an essential personnel position.

Description of Duties

• Effectively maintain university buildings including floor tile and carpet replacement, painting, roofing, light electrical, plumbing, railings, stairs, doors and operating hardware, curtains, blinds, emergency systems, carpentry, wood working and drop ceilings.
• Perform preventive maintenance on building support equipment following established procedures and guidelines. Make necessary repairs as determined during PM process.
• Repair light fixtures, replace bulbs, ballast, outlets and switches. Repair miscellaneous equipment such as pool cleaners, floor fans, floor carts, basketball backstops, electric curtains, batting cages, weightlifting equipment, and other types of equipment. Install new equipment as necessary.
• Perform repairs and Preventative maintenance on building equipment such as air-handlers and air compressors including control components and operating parts. Replace filters in air-handlers, replace electric motors when necessary, replace belts and bearings; and grease and oil equipment, as required. Track repairs and PM through use of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Maintain/replace restroom fixtures and plumbing. Complete maintenance work orders and clean all areas when work is completed.
• Repair masonry and concrete work in and around buildings and walkways. Drive state vehicles to and from various worksites.
• Participate in education and training courses as requested. Respond to emergency call ins that may cause an adverse effect on the University.
• Assist with snow removal
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Ability to positively interact and communicate with the entire campus community to provide outstanding customer service.
• 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 trades involved.
• Ability to care for and use the tools and equipment utilized in the trades
• Ability to detect defects in equipment and to make proper repairs or adjustments.
• Ability to lead a small group of semi-skilled workers.
• Ability to interpret and work from pencil sketches and diagrams.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate and/or utilize basic lawn care and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects and to work under adverse weather conditions.

Essential Functions

1. Sitting -- 10%; walking -- 40%; standing -- 50%
2. Working indoors -- 90% and Outdoors (for errands) -- 10%
3. Frequent lifting of objects weighing up to 30 pounds
4. Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 60 pounds
5. Reaching for objects at, above and below shoulder
6. Frequently twisting at waist, and stretching to reach objects
7. Basic math skills and reading skills including understanding written documents
8. Writing skills in preparing and organizing documents
9. Sensory skills, i.e. visual, hearing, and speaking
10. Keyboard skills
11. Frequently climbs ladders and crawls in crawlspaces and attics
12. Shoveling snow
13. Operate all hand and power tools

Background Clearances

• Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify f r a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.

Diversity Statement

• At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:
• Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.