Penn State
MechanicalandElectricalTechnician
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Mechanical and Electrical Technician at Penn State. Skills: Mechanical systems, Electrical systems, Plumbing systems, HVAC repair. Service electrical systems. Maintain electrical systems”
Industry & Context.
Detect unusual conditions; Detect defective materials; Troubleshoot systems
Operate University vehicles, Operate snow removal equipment, Answer emergency calls
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2 to 3 years of effective experience, U.S. citizenship required, Valid driver’s license, Ability to obtain government security clearance
What You'll Do.
Service electrical systems
Maintain electrical systems
Inspect electrical systems
Repair electrical systems
Install electrical systems
Replace electrical systems
Service plumbing systems
Maintain plumbing systems
Inspect plumbing systems
Repair plumbing systems
Install plumbing systems
Replace plumbing systems
Service mechanical systems
Maintain mechanical systems
Inspect mechanical systems
Repair mechanical systems
Install mechanical systems
Replace mechanical systems
Service air-handling equipment
Maintain air-handling equipment
Inspect air-handling equipment
Repair air-handling equipment
Install air-handling equipment
Replace air-handling equipment
Service heat exchangers
Maintain heat exchangers
Inspect heat exchangers
Repair heat exchangers
Install heat exchangers
Replace heat exchangers
Service water chillers
Maintain water chillers
Inspect water chillers
Repair water chillers
Install water chillers
Replace water chillers
Service condensation tanks
Maintain condensation tanks
Inspect condensation tanks
Repair condensation tanks
Install condensation tanks
Replace condensation tanks
Service cooling towers
Maintain cooling towers
Inspect cooling towers
Repair cooling towers
Install cooling towers
Replace cooling towers
Service pneumatic controls
Maintain pneumatic controls
Inspect pneumatic controls
Repair pneumatic controls
Install pneumatic controls
Replace pneumatic controls
Service electronic controls
Maintain electronic controls
Inspect electronic controls
Repair electronic controls
Install electronic controls
Replace electronic controls
Service thermostatic controls
Maintain thermostatic controls
Inspect thermostatic controls
Repair thermostatic controls
Install thermostatic controls
Replace thermostatic controls
Service pressure controls
Maintain pressure controls
Inspect pressure controls
Repair pressure controls
Install pressure controls
Replace pressure controls
Service flow switching controls
Maintain flow switching controls
Inspect flow switching controls
Repair flow switching controls
Install flow switching controls
Replace flow switching controls
Service level controls
Maintain level controls
Inspect level controls
Repair level controls
Install level controls
Replace level controls
Maintain proper temperatures
Maintain water pressure
Maintain steam pressure
Maintain air pressure
Maintain cooling agents
Maintain lighting circuits
Maintain power circuits
Maintain distribution panels
Maintain electrical boxes
Maintain electrical panels
Maintain hot water heaters
Maintain electrical heating units
Maintain laboratory equipment
Maintain floor maintenance equipment
Maintain vacuum cleaners
Maintain power hand tools
Maintain other maintenance equipment
Install lighting systems
Maintain lighting systems
Test fire alarm systems
Maintain fire alarm systems
Test emergency light systems
Maintain emergency light systems
Thread electrical conduit
Cut electrical conduit
Install electrical raceway
Thread electrical raceway
Cut electrical raceway
Perform piping installations
Perform plumbing installations
Install laboratory equipment plumbing
Install restroom fixture plumbing
Install building plumbing systems
Install plumbing materials
Install piping materials
Repair plumbing materials
Repair piping materials
Maintain plumbing materials
Maintain piping materials
Service well treatment systems
Maintain well treatment systems
Repair well treatment systems
Install well treatment systems
Service purification systems
Maintain purification systems
Repair purification systems
Install purification systems
Carry out preventive maintenance
Read electrical schematics
Read plumbing schematics
Read manufacturers’ manuals
Read technical sheets
Make corrections on drawings
Make corrections on maps
Determine material requirements
Determine labor requirements
Safeguard electrical services
Safeguard HVAC services
Safeguard plumbing services
Safeguard electrical equipment
Safeguard HVAC equipment
Safeguard plumbing equipment
Detect unusual conditions
Detect defective materials
Perform carpentry work
Perform interior maintenance
Perform exterior maintenance
Perform routine roofing repairs
Answer questions for employees
Direct work of employees
Make minor adjustments to work specifications
Refer problems to supervisor
Operate University vehicles
Operate snow removal equipment
Answer emergency calls
Perform maintenance program duties
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with customers; Direct work of employees
Full Job Description
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