General Maintenance Mechanic 2nd Class - 3rd Shift - Cabrini Campus

Position Summary

Under moderate supervision, operates and maintains campus wide building(s) with regards to appearance, comfort elements, equipment operation, lighting, life safety systems, building envelope issues (windows, doors, roofs) and maintain a preventive maintenance program for assigned buildings in order to provide a safe environment in all University facilities, including classrooms, student residences, dining facilities, laboratories, athletic facilities, and any other property or facility owned or operated by the University in accordance with applicable standards of the trades and regulatory agencies.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs, as required, all building systems, equipment and fixtures consistent with manufacturer's guidelines, design parameters, and accepted practices.

• Inspects buildings and roofs.
• Maintains, makes operational repairs and performs preventative maintenance tasks for residential and commercial-type building systems, materials, equipment and fixtures.
• Operates and keeps in good working order a variety of equipment including hand and power tools, mobile electronic devices, measuring/diagnostic/testing meters and instruments.
• Reads and interprets basic blueprints, sketches, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Performs brazing, silver and lead soldering, pipe fitting, welding and fabrication as required.
• Performs various carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning work as required.
• Coordinates repairs with other trades, offices and departments affected by all operations.
• Assists in furniture and event setups and break downs, decorations for special functions, meetings, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the normal scope of the department's responsibilities and the individual's capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent and documentation indicating current successful completion of formal training classes or programs and be able to exhibit acceptable life experiences in general maintenance work.
• Fully familiar with all building systems. Must be capable of learning to provide specifications, estimates and materials procurement for all equipment installation and repairs required. Must have moderate experience in preventative maintenance procedures; in meter reading and motor testing; in the repair and shutoff of gas, water, electrical, life safety systems (i.e. fire alarm, sprinkler, etc.) and steam supplies.
• Must have moderate knowledge of building and utilities construction, materials and inspection techniques, to include life safety systems (i.e. fire alarm, sprinkler, etc.) light and power, water systems and refrigeration, elevators, exhaust systems, and air handling units.
• Basic Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Outlook skills.
• Must possess and maintain personal hand tools required for the trade.
• Must have the ability to follow both verbal and written directions in English; the ability to interact with students, faculty, administration, and staff in a professional and positive manner, as well as the ability to read and understand NFPA and IBC codes and OSHA guidelines, such as Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment safety data plates, fuel/chemical flash points, etc.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret basic blueprints, drawings/sketches, schematics and diagrams.
• Must be proactive in keeping all mechanical/electrical spaces in assigned buildings clean and clear of all foreign combustible materials to comply with risk management inspection requirements.
• Must be proactive in re-mediating all visual and operational deficiencies in assigned buildings and keeping them to a minimum.
• Valid Driver's License required with a good driving record and no traffic violations. Must be able to meet and maintain VU driving privileges as outlined by Villanova's Risk Management's Motor Vehicle Record Policy for Driver's of University Vehicles.
• Must possess current ANSI /OSHA compliant training card to operate aerial lift, bucket truck, fork lift or all.
• Must have the ability to erect and work on scaffolding as per OSHA standards.
• Must have an excellent safety record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current OSHA 10 certification or higher and ability to operate aerial/scissor lift, bucket truck and fork lift.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• Must have the physical ability to climb ladders, to bend, reach, crawl, and lift up to 60 lbs.; the ability to work in enclosed spaces.
• Core hours are Sun - Thurs 11:00pm until 7:30am
• Starting earlier or staying later could be expected if emergency repairs are required.

Special Message to Applicants

• This is 3rd Shift Sun - Thurs 11:00pm - 7:30am
• This role will start on or after June 1st 2026.
• Applicants must take a timed (90min) 135 multiple choice question pre-qualification exam. All needed formulas for the exam questions will be given with exam. Following the exam, a verbal panel style interview will be conducted lasting approximately 1 hour.
• Must be able to meet and maintain VU driving privileges as outlined by Villanova's Risk Management's Motor Vehicle Record Policy for Drivers of University Vehicles.