26-59 Custodial Maintenance Technician (MR2) - Custodial Operations Department

Valve Magazine; Chester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Chester is seeking a Custodial Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair equipment, assist with water damage emergencies, and perform various maintenance tasks. Candidates should have experience in building trades, the ability to lift 80lbs, and a valid driver's license. This essential role requires quick response to maintenance needs and provides a supportive work environment with benefits.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Generous retirement plans

Tuition waiver for self and family members

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1 or four years in building maintenance.
• Knowledge of the methods and materials in building trades.
• Ability to operate and repair cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair motorized equipment.
• Assist in oversight of preventative maintenance.
• Respond to emergency water damage calls.

Skills

Knowledge of building trades

Ability to lift 80lbs

Customer service experience

Tools

Floor scrubbers

Pressure washers

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania Facilities Division invites applicants for the position of Custodial Maintenance Technician (MR2).

The shift available is Monday to Friday 6:00a.m.-2:00p.m.

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. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair motorized equipment
• Test equipment
• Train custodial staff on proper use of equipment
• Report equipment damages
• Assist in the oversight of equipment preventative maintenance performed by third party vendor
• Diagnose multimeters and other testing tools
• Install, repair, replace and chemical, paper, and soap dispensers
• Repair related plumbing valves as needed
• Purchase supplies and parts for jobs
• Maintain inventory of frequently used parts for equipment and building dispensers
• Report and respond to emergency water damage calls for custodial assistance
• Perform minor to moderate graffiti removal
• Safely store, handle and dispose of hazardous materials
• Assist with snow removal efforts including salting entryways and operating snow blower equipment
• Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1OR
• Four years of experience in building and plant maintenance work, which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical tradesOR
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Ability to lift 80lbs
• Must have a valid driver's license

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

Experience with Cleaning Equipment

• Floor Scrubbers and sweepers
• Carpet extractors, vacuums, and burnishers
• Pressure washers and steam cleaners

Additional Skills

• Experience using electronic work order systems
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Customer service experience