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

Custodial Maintenance Technician (MR2)

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 Custodial Operations Department, the Maintenance Technician is primarily responsible for inspecting and maintaining all custodial motorized equipment including wet and dry vacuums, buffers, burnishers, floor auto scrubbers, power washers, snowblowers and other miscellaneous equipment. As well as installing and repairing chemical, paper, and soap dispensers.

The ideal candidate can follow oral and written directions; demonstrates effective in-person and written communication skills; experience using an electronic work order system; and can recognize problems and determine proper repair solutions and corrective courses of action.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of shop safety procedures and PPE use; knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems; familiarity with battery powered systems (AGM, gel, lithium-ion) and battery charging maintenance.

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 include:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1 OR
• Four years of experience in building and plant maintenance work, which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical trades OR
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining cleaning equipment such as:
• Floor scrubbers and sweepers
• Carpet extractors, vacuums, and burnishers
• Pressure washers and steam cleaners
• Experience using electronic work order systems
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Customer service experience

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online at To be considered for the position, a resume and list of references is required to be uploaded with the application.

Due to the nature of the position, employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background checks.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advance West Chester University's educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer