Mechanical And Electrical Technician - Grade 3Penn State is searching for a full time Mechanical and Electrical Technician - Grade 3 to join the team. Duties include:Service, maintain, inspect, repair, install and replace electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems associated with commercial and domestic air conditioning, heating, ventilation, humidification, and refrigeration equipment; including air-handling equipment, heat pumps, furnaces, heat exchangers, coils, water chillers, condensation tanks, air dampers, radiators, ducting cooling towers, pumps, etc., including auxiliary componentsService, maintain, operate, repair, and replace controls and devices to include electric, pneumatic, electronic, thermostatic, pressure, flow switching level controls, etc., to air conditioning, heating, ventilator, humidification and refrigeration equipmentUse visual checks or computers to monitor and control HVAC systemsMaintain proper temperatures and water, steam, or air flows and pressure in air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration systemsMaintain logs and records as required, such as D.E.R. requirements necessary to handle refrigerants and ensure proper amounts of gas and cooling agents are maintainedMaintain, repair, and install electrical circuits such as lighting, power, etc., to distribution panels, generators, motors, electrical boxes, panels, switches, outlets and fixtures, hot water heaters, electrical heating units, and laboratory equipmentMaintain and repair floor maintenance equipment such as vacuum cleaners, power hand tools, and various other maintenance equipmentClimb poles or use boom trucks for installation and maintenance of lighting systemsTest and maintain fire alarm and emergency light systemsInstall conduit, make bends, thread and cut all types of electrical conduits and raceway, such as PVC-MET-rigid and wiremoldPerform piping and plumbing installations on a wide variety of systems and equipment including, but not limited to, laboratory equipment, restroom fixtures, and all aspects of building plumbing systemsInstall, repair, and maintain all types of plumbing and piping materials and components used on campus, including, but not limited to, glass, dura-iron, PVC, copper, steel, cast ironService, maintain, and repair well treatment and purification systemsOperate various types of hand and power tools to cut, thread, bend and join pipeLubricate machinery and motors on a prescribed schedule; organize and carry out preventive maintenance program, as directedRead and interpret HVAC, electrical, and plumbing schematics, blue prints, drawings, manufacturers' manuals and technical sheetsMake corrections on drawings, maps, etc., as requiredPlan and layout work in proper sequence, assuring top quality work in all aspectsDetermine material and labor requirementsOrder material from approved vendorsSafeguard electrical, HVAC, and plumbing services and equipment to protect safety of self and others and to prevent damage to systems and equipmentDetect unusual conditions or defective materials and report to supervisorPerform ordinary carpentry work on buildings such as stairs, floors, woodwork, doors, furniture, etc.Replace floor and ceiling tile, window glass and moldings, etc.Perform interior and exterior maintenance painting; perform routine roofing repairsAnswer questions for or direct the work of full-time or part-time employees as requiredWork with customers to obtain specific details regarding jobs to be completed, as appropriate; make minor adjustments of work specifications as required; refer problems to supervisorOperate University vehicles, including trucks and snow removal equipmentAnswer emergency calls and perform maintenance programJob Requirements: Requires the use of advanced shop mathematics, together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, handbook formulas, all varieties of adjustable measuring instruments and the use of broad training in a recognized trade or craft.
Equivalent to a complete accredited, indentured apprenticeship or equivalent to high school plus a 2-year technical college education. 2 to 3 years of effective experience. U.S.
citizenship required.Work Schedule: 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Days Off: Saturday, Sunday