Job Description

Overview

The Maintenance Mechanic at William Penn Charter School is responsible for ensuring the readiness of facilities by installing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing various building systems. This non-exempt position requires a proactive approach to maintenance tasks and collaboration with school staff.

Responsibilities

  • Observe all safety regulations and policies.
  • Execute assigned duties within the scope of the Operational Employee Policies & Procedures Handbook.
  • Perform routine repair and replacement of electrical power, lighting, and communication systems components.
  • Assist in the creation and maintenance of documentation for all electrical equipment.
  • Conduct periodic inspection, cleaning, and testing of emergency electrical systems.
  • Inspect, clean, and test fire alarm systems and related equipment.
  • Inspect, clean, and replace lighting system components as required.
  • Inspect, clean, and test controls, motors, and related devices of HVAC systems.
  • Inspect, clean, and test plumbing systems and equipment.
  • Inspect, clean, and test heating systems and equipment.
  • Inspect, clean, and test air conditioning systems and equipment.
  • Repair, replace, and install windows and related hardware.
  • Repair furniture including desks, tables, and chairs.
  • Repair and replace doors and related hardware.
  • Remodel designated areas in accordance with plans and specifications.
  • Check and repair playground equipment and document work done.
  • Maintain records of time and material used on each project or work order.
  • Assist with event set ups and breakdowns as required.
  • Be available for emergencies, inclement weather, or disasters.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ field or shop experience in the construction industry or building maintenance service.
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP and Office.
  • Physical ability to perform duties as outlined.
  • Valid driver’s license with no moving violations in the last three years.
  • Satisfactory personal background check in compliance with Pennsylvania law.
  • Physical ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • Weekends, holidays, and additional hours may be necessary for school events.

Benefits

Health Insurance
401k

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 $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $29–$35/hr across 13 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 53 other active welding openings in Philadelphia, PA right now, from 30 different employers. 22 of them were added in the last week. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 257 other active welding openings from 159 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 (12), Hanwha Philly Shipyard (6), and TradeWorx (6). 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 $30/hr and York at $25/hr. Philadelphia is among them.

Similar openings near Philadelphia, PA

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