Requisition # 2016-7002
Department Frick, Special Facilities
Category Maintenance and Custodial Services
Date Posted 11/28/2016
Full-Time / Part-Time Full-Time
Application Deadline ..

Overview

The Lead Maintenance Mechanic will assume technical responsibility for leading a crew of multi-trade maintenance mechanics in the completion of maintenance, repair and alteration to laboratory and administrative spaces. The incumbent will promptly resolve problems that arise, assure work is performed in a safe and proper manner and will communicate work status with customers and supervisor. The Lead Maintenance Mechanic shall have a good knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, pipefitting, HVAC and electrical trades. The Lead Maintenance Mechanic must follow University safety rules and regulations at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assists and supports the Supervisor in organizing, training, and leading shop personnel to ensure high quality work
• Safely and effectively performs and leads journey-level maintenance to a wide range of building systems and components, including but not limited to tasks in the HVAC, plumbing, pipefitting, electrical, painting, carpentry, and mechanical disciplines
• Work independently off work orders from CMMS/Maximo.
• Assist other trades personnel with complex project work.
• Performs other duties as assigned including overtime, emergency call back.
• Serve as Core Essential Employee.

Qualifications

• Possess the ability to lead, motivate and direct groups of journey level trade personnel.
• Possess a High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must have 5 years journey level experience in one of the following core technical trades: HVAC, Plumbing, Pipefitting, or Electrical.
• Completion of vocational/technical education or equivalency in education and experience resulting in journey level skill status
• Strong troubleshooting capability and the ability to analyze equipment performance issues.
• Possess ability to perform maintenance activities in areas such as laboratories and animal research facilities
• Possess ability to understand technical drawings and equipment service manuals.
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements listed on the job description

The final candidate will be required to complete a background check and a post-offer pre-employment physical.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW

Salary Grade

MMX, 135

Standard Weekly Hours

40.00

Eligible for Overtime

Yes

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

Yes

Physical Capacity Exam Required

Yes

Valid Driver's License Required

Yes



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