Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Posting Details

Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.

Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits, including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.

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Position Department

Facilities Management - Trades - Mechanical

Job Summary/Basic Function

2nd shift Maintenance Technician Maintains, services, and installs various campus mechanical systems.

Essential Functions:

Install, service, and repair food service equipment and maintain and service various domestic appliances (washers, dryers, ovens, refrigerators).

Install, build, and repair locks, lock-sets and hardware to include automatic card access.

Fabricate (welding/cutting) as needed for repairs to structural components.

Service and maintain various powered housekeeping equipment

Keep detailed records of materials and labor time. Input data into work order system.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED

Ability to read and write English. Ability to obtain a Forklift Operators certification.

3-5 years Work experience

This position requires a valid driver's license for the operation of a company owned, rented or leased vehicle.

Preferred:

Vocational or technical certificate/degree

EEO/Diversity Statement:

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.