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Overview

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Maintenance Mechanic for their Philadelphia, PA location. This position involves the operation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of HVAC related mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Operate, replace, repair, and maintain HVAC related mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
  • Rebuild pumps, install mechanical seals, and align pumps.
  • Clean coils in air handling units and convectors to maintain optimum heat exchange.
  • Perform gas and arc welding as necessary for repairs and fabrication.
  • Assemble, install, repair, and maintain chilled and hot water systems.
  • Conduct routine and preventive maintenance including filter changes and lubrication.
  • Replace bearings, motors, and dampers as needed.
  • Inspect mechanical/electrical systems and record inspections.
  • Write reports to supervisors regarding inspections.
  • Use a variety of hand and power tools for maintenance tasks.

Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Minimum of five years' experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and/or electronic systems.
  • Journeyman certificate in a mechanical trade and 5 years of experience is preferred.
  • Familiarity with building automation systems is desirable.
  • Ability to write, comprehend, and execute written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
  • Requires work in confined spaces and on ladders or lift equipment over six feet.
  • Must be able to lift over 50 lbs.
  • Ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools.
  • Demonstrated history of being a dependable and cohesive team member.
  • Willingness to maintain and advance skill level through personal effort and training.
  • Strong attention to detail and safety with a high level of accuracy.
  • Required to be on call as needed.
  • Ability to act competently in emergencies.
  • Strong knowledge in general maintenance field including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
  • Valid Driver’s License in good standing is required.
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug screen.
  • Willingness to learn new skills and assist co-workers.

Additional Information

  • Shifts available: 8am-4pm and 4pm-12am.
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How this job compares in Philadelphia, PA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Philadelphia, PA currently run a median of $31/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $30–$37/hr across 21 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Philadelphia, PA

We're tracking 50 other active welding openings in Philadelphia, PA right now, from 35 different employers. 19 of them were added in the last week. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 312 other active welding openings from 188 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Philadelphia, or widen the search to Pennsylvania.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (13), Department of the Navy - Agency Wide (8), and Phillips Tank & Structure (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Pennsylvania, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Philadelphia at $31/hr, Braddock at $31/hr, and York at $27/hr. Philadelphia is among them.

Similar openings near Philadelphia, PA

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Maintenance Mechanic (Kitchen) figures were last recalculated when this page was built.