Maintenance Mechanic - Utilities Electrical

Maintenance Mechanic - Utilities ElectricalSkip to main content#Maintenance Mechanic - Utilities Electrical page is loaded## Maintenance Mechanic - Utilities ElectricalApplylocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000078240# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**Penn State is searching for a full time Maintenance Mechanic - Utilities Electrical - Grade 4 to join the team. Duties include:### * Perform preventive maintenance and routine repairs in electrical vaults, manholes, and assigned areas on transformers, motors, special automatic controls, switchgear, emergency lighting, motor generators, motor starters, breakers, etc.* Inspect, clean, lubricate, and perform preventive maintenance on pumps, fans, valves, motors, dampers, actuators, air compressors, air stations, diesel engines, louvers, various pneumatic and electrical controls, filters, relief valves, tanks, etc.* Observe equipment under operating conditions and make necessary adjustments* Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on a wide variety of powerhouse equipment such as switchboards, transformers, generators, and pumps; perform periodic inspection on various components of electrical equipment* Assist with electrical installation, maintenance, and repairs to various types of equipment, machinery, power generation devices, and utility services lines* Test and maintain emergency lighting systems on an assigned schedule; lubricate and adjust emergency motor generators and portable units* Operate generators to conduct testing and reduce energy consumption during peak usage times* Maintain logs and records as required* Operate mobile work tower to maintain street and flood lighting systems; relamp on schedule, or as necessary* Plan and layout work using schematics and other drawings; accomplish tasks with minimal delay to operations* Safeguard utility services and facilities; detect unusual conditions or defective materials and report to supervisor* Maintain the cleanliness and integrity of all electrical locations; ensure covers are in place and secure* Operate university vehicles as requiredJob Requirements: Requires the use of shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, various types of adjustable measuring instruments and the training generally applicable in a particular or specialized occupation. Equivalent to 1 to 3 years applied trades training. Class A Pennsylvania Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Over 1 year up to and including 3 years of effective experience.Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Days Off: Saturday, Sunday # **QUALIFICATIONS****MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE**## 1 to 3 years of effective experience**REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS**Pennsylvania Commercial Driver's License Class A - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.### Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.### **COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT**This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement. **SALARY AND BENEFITS**For details on starting pay rate and progression, please see the above collective bargaining agreement. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. **CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. **EEO IS THE LAW**Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 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