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This position is responsible for performing and documenting preventative maintenance on all equipment. Also performs repairs to HVAC and other complex mechanical equipment and may be utilized as a first responder to other mechanical repair calls. Provides on-call coverage as scheduled.
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent; general maintenance training. EPA Refrigeration Certification and 2 years HVAC experience or trade school graduate.
Education Preferred
EPA Refrigeration certification. 2 years HVAC experience
Experience Required
2 years of HVAC and general and preventative maintenance experience
Experience Preferred
Skills, Characteristics Required for Position
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to read, understand, and follow directions
• Demonstrated proficiency in preventative maintenance tasks, and lock-out, tag-out procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Basic computer skills including the use of campus e-mail system and software programs used to perform job
* Trouble shooting skills for HVAC and Refrigeration equipment
Special Working Conditions
Employee must be mentally and physically able to perform all essential job functions which includes normal range of motion, reading, pushing, pulling, lifting (75 lbs or more), and moving heavy equipment or materials. Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolding and other heights. This position is essential; employees providing essential services must report to work as scheduled by their supervisor in the event of an emergency closing or delay. In the event of a snowstorm, this position may be responsible for off-hours snow removal.
Driving Requirements
This position requires the operation of a Messiah College owned or leased vehicle and the employee must possess and maintain a current driver’s license, meet the established criteria, and abide by all policies and procedures as presented in the College’s Fleet Vehicle Use Policy.
Essential Employee Essential - Emergency Only
Primary Duties
1. Coordinate and schedule preventative maintenance with campus community as necessary.
2. Perform preventative maintenance and repairs to equipment across campus.
3. Monitor potential problems in mechanical systems and perform corrective actions. Recognize potentially dangerous or damaging situations or conditions and take corrective action.
4. Maintain sufficient new parts and materials of each piece of equipment.
5. Properly dispose of old or used materials. Complete refrigerant logs as need for compliance purpose.
6. Respond to request for repairs, access conditions and determine appropriate corrective actions.
7. Perform basic repairs to all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVACR equipment. Request assistance for general and advanced repairs or replacements.
8. Maintain documentation related to preventative maintenance and building systems.
9. Maintain appropriate records and logs for all job assignments, including work orders, preventative maintenance records, and purchasing records.
10. Maintain a clean and safe work area during work order completion.
11. Maintain tools and shop equipment in safe and clean operating condition.
12. Follow state, local and federal safety procedures as well as Messiah’s safety procedures and policies and attend training sessions as required.
14. Monitor, schedule and perform regular maintenance on all essential commercial kitchen HVAC -R equipment and other assignments as assigned.
13. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
Secondary Duties
1. Other duties as assigned
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Posting Date
Posting Date 05/08/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Deadline
Diversity
Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.
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Required DocumentsOptional Documents
1. Resume
Human Resources: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-5300
Student Employment: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-1800 x.2900
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