JeffTemp Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic Facilities is seeking a temporary Maintenance Mechanic to support the department in Center City Philadelphia. The Maintenance Mechanic makes periodic inspections of and maintains all equipment associated with supplying safety lighting, plumbing, heating and ventilation, air conditioning, control systems and any other system for which responsible. Schedule: Sunday to Thursday 7am-3pm Essential Functions: Make checks of all mechanical area equipment and log in same. Handle maintenance calls from the main office. Maintain records as required. Combined responsibilities of testing and running of emergency generators along with the electricians Perform other related duties as assigned. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the University. Duties and Responsibilities: Operate large centrifugal a/c and maintain air handling equipment. Repair and overhaul all related pumps. Repair and overhaul steam equipment such as regulators, pilot valves, bad piping, traps. Maintain, repair and test sprinkler, standpipe, and other fire related systems. Maintain and repair distribution systems involving vacuum, medical air, medical gas systems and air compressors. Maintain and repair pneumatic equipment located in engine rooms, such as hot water converter, thermostats, induction units, sump pumps and all piping pertaining to the function of this equipment. Minor electrical work, such as disconnecting leads on motors, resetting breakers, replacing lights, etc. Cleaning and painting in mechanical areas. Changing of air filters in all large air handling equipment. Minor plumbing repairs, such as, repair of an existing plumbing fixture which includes valves, washers, "O" rings, etc.; clearance of stoppages; stoppage of leaks; condenser cleaning on chillers; cleaning and maintenance on water towers; and cleaning of air handling unit coils. All general building and equipment maintenance. Responsible for general housekeeping of all mechanical areas and lamping of same. Combined responsibilities of testing and running of emergency generators along with the electricians. All food service equipment. Make checks of all mechanical area equipment and log in same. Handle maintenance calls from the main office. Maintain records as required. Observe sanitation, safety and housekeeping regulations. Cooperates in department's work improvement efforts. Practices excellent customer service. Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor. Other Functions and Competencies: Maintain and repair distribution systems involving vacuum, medical air, medical gas systems and air compressors. Maintain and repair pneumatic equipment located in engine rooms, such as hot water convertor, thermostats, induction units, sump pumps and all piping pertaining to the function of this equipment. Minor electrical work, such as disconnecting leads on motors, resetting breakers, replacing lights and etc. Changing of air filters in all large air handling equipment along with cleaning and painting in mechanical areas. MINOR PLUMBING REPAIRS: repair of an existing plumbing fixture which includes valves, washers, "O" rings, etc., clearance of stoppages, stoppage of leaks. Condenser cleaning on chillers, and cleaning and maintenance on water towers. Cleaning of air handling unit coils. Educational/Training Requirements: High School or GED required. Technical School preferred. Experience Requirements: Three (3) years - with technical school Four (4) years - without technical school Additional Information: Types of equipment used: Hand and power tools, welding and brazing equipment Main materials and supplies used: Maintain and repair parts and supplies. Work Shift: Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type: Regular Employee Entity: Thomas Jefferson University Primary Location Address: 1025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance. For more benefits information, please click here