Mechanical Technician

DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Women, members of underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All employees of DePauw University must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or request a religious, medical, or philosophical exemption.

Position will remain open until filled.

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POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for performing troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of campus mechanical systems and components.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs troubleshooting and maintenance of building mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection) across campus
• Installs, troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and rebuilds building mechanical system components such as fans, pumps, heat exchangers, valves, dampers, plumbing fixtures, etc.
• Installs and maintains campus/building piping systems
• Maintains fire protection systems and components
• Performs mechanical repairs on tools, equipment, and appliances
• Coordinates mechanical system work with outside contractors for projects or large scopes of work
• Other duties as assigned

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Diversity Oriented - Commitment to valuing a variety of different experiences, encouraging input and collaboration from campus stakeholders, including being mindful of experiences related, but not limited to: age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, LGBTQ, and/or job type.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Systems Analysis - Ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.

Education:

• Minimum of High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
• Vocational training and/or a degree in HVAC, plumbing, or mechanical technology is preferred.
  
  

Experience:

• Working knowledge of residential and commercial mechanical and plumbing systems is desirable.
• Three years related experience in installation and maintenance of residential and commercial mechanical/plumbing systems and equipment is preferred.
• Demonstrated familiarity with safe work practices such as LOTO programs, fall prevention, hot work, etc. required.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, G-Mail, Google, Outlook.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Ability to learn and effectively use ADP time keeping system.

Certificates & Licenses:

• Valid US driver's license required.
• Other current, valid, and applicable certifications such as plumber's license, controlled refrigerant certification, etc. will be preferred

Communication/Language: Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Other Requirements:

• Familiarity with plumbing, NFPA, and ASHRAE codes.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, shop drawings, and as-built drawings.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively within leadership, technician, and client audiences.
• Ability to produce a quality work product in a prompt, safe and efficient manner.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work without supervision and shift work priorities; deal appropriately with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Willingness to seek out and work with peers to determine and apply best practices.
• Demonstrated capability to handle competing priorities in a complex environment and communicate progress against project requirements.
• Must be willing to work as a team member in a broader institutional setting to achieve divisional goals and objectives.
• Possesses a commitment to the values associated with a nationally respected, liberal arts educational environment.
• Attend training sessions and/or seminars to maintain or enhance skills that may be required for the successful operation of Facilities Management.