Mechanical Plumbing 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

Performs work on plumbing and piping systems, to include supply and drains, transporting liquids, gases, and steam. Also related fixtures, controls and metering equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains, repairs, and installs potable water systems and related equipment
• Maintains, repairs and installs sewage and storm water systems and related equipment
• Maintains and repairs sprinkler systems and related equipment
• Maintains, repairs and installs gas systems to include compressed air, natural gas and vacuum. works on systems that supply laboratories
• Monitors and maintains equipment and chemicals for treatment of pool water
• Keep detailed records of materials and labor time. Input data into work order system.

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED

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

3-5 years Work Experience

Preferred:

Vocational or technical certficate / degree  - Plumbing

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.