Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Plant Operations invites applications for the position of Dining Maintenance Mechanic. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good. 

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. The shops are responsible for preventative maintenance according to their expertise and keep all operating systems in good repair; make the campus a comfortable, safe, and attractive place to learn, live, work, and recreate; respond quickly to the emergency maintenance and repair needs of the campus community. 

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.

Under the supervision of the Auxiliary Maintenance Foreman, the Dining Maintenance Mechanic performs journeyman level work in several trades including installing, replacing, repairing and/or performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on university HVAC, electric, plumbing equipment at University dining facilities throughout campus.  

The ideal candidate can follow oral and written directions, demonstrate effective communication skills required to utilize an electronic work order system and can recognize problems and determine proper repair solutions and corrective courses of action. Preference will be given to strong mechanical trade experience and understanding of food service operations. A Universal Refrigeration License is also a plus. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Inspect, install, repair, and maintain piping systems, fittings, and plumbing fixtures

• Connect and disconnect equipment to gas lines

• Open clogged drains with plumber's snake or vacuum plunger

• Troubleshoot commercial kitchen equipment to minimize downtime of operation

• Repair or replace damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, faucets, flushometers, toilets, showers and/or connect them to outlet and inlet pipes by fitting gaskets, couplings, traps and valves

• Inspect and replace faulty switches, sockets, ballasts, plugs, fuses, insulators, and other simple elements of electrical systems and appliances

• Read thermometers/gauges, and records readings to track equipment efficiency 

• Lubricate compressors, motors and other parts and repairing or replacing parts as necessary  

• Assist in disassembling, repairing, and replacing condensers, thermostats, diffusers, humidistats, pumps, compressors, belts, pulleys, and related equipment  

• Read thermometers/gauges and recording readings

• Lubricate compressors, motors and other moving parts  

• Replace air filters on a scheduled basis 

• Clean discharge and return grills

• Perform minor bathroom and kitchen repairs to cabinets, fixtures, countertops, and partitions

• Ignite pilots on stoves, fryers, and grills 

• Repair various types of flooring  

• Complete minor finish work associated with equipment repairs and food safety regulations

• Estimate materials needed and record time and material expended each work order 

• Other related duties as assigned

Ask about alternate work schedules and advancement opportunities.  

Candidates must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Application allows for cover letter and resume attachments. (not required.) 

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. The ability to work overtime when needed is also required. 

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

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU's educational mission. The University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer encouraging diversity. Women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.