Job Details

Job no: 503950
Work type: Nonexempt Staff Full-time
Location: Bethlehem
Categories: Facilities/ Physical Planning/ Project Professionals

Lehigh University's historic campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is the backdrop to discovery, learning, and community. The Facilities team keeps every corner of it running, and we're looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to join that effort.

Position Number: S77410

This position is a Grade: 8 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $47,570 - $57,090 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

What You'll Be Doing

Reporting to the Facilities department, you'll carry out skilled building maintenance tasks across campus, applying hands-on knowledge of repair procedures, materials, tools, and equipment. Day to day, your work will include:

Respond to and troubleshoot daily residential repair requests promptly to maintain a safe, functional, and comfortable living environment for students and staff
Perform routine and emergency maintenance on heating and HVAC systems, including servicing thermostats, compressors, heat exchangers, valves, filters, and belts
Address minor electrical malfunctions, including repairing or replacing light fixtures, switches, outlets, and wiring, as well as connecting motors to control panels
Repair and replace plumbing fixtures, pipes, and fittings, along with structural hardware such as doors, closers, and security locks
Conduct comprehensive, regularly scheduled preventive maintenance on various mechanical systems, equipment, and building components
Perform routine scheduled and unscheduled building inspections to proactively identify maintenance needs and assess structural and equipment safety
Provide immediate, short-term troubleshooting and emergency repairs to mitigate urgent or hazardous facility situations
Inspect, repair, and replace commercial-grade and residential appliances across university housing units
Accurately utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) daily to log labor hours, track materials, and complete work orders efficiently to avoid backlogs
Serve as a professional, customer-focused liaison between residents and the facilities department, while collaborating with supervisors on special project priorities

What You'll Bring

High school diploma or the equivalent combination of education and experience; Associates or Vocational/Technical Degree preferred
Three to five years related work experience
Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision when the job calls for it
Reliable, safety-conscious approach to physical and hands-on work
Familiarity with a university or large institutional campus environment is an advantage at Lehigh, given the scale and variety of the building portfolio

Job Details

Job no: 503950
Work type: Nonexempt Staff Full-time
Location: Bethlehem
Categories: Facilities/ Physical Planning/ Project Professionals

Position Number: S77410

This position is a Grade: 8 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $47,570 - $57,090 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

What You'll Be Doing

Respond to and troubleshoot daily residential repair requests promptly to maintain a safe, functional, and comfortable living environment for students and staff
Perform routine and emergency maintenance on heating and HVAC systems, including servicing thermostats, compressors, heat exchangers, valves, filters, and belts
Address minor electrical malfunctions, including repairing or replacing light fixtures, switches, outlets, and wiring, as well as connecting motors to control panels
Repair and replace plumbing fixtures, pipes, and fittings, along with structural hardware such as doors, closers, and security locks
Conduct comprehensive, regularly scheduled preventive maintenance on various mechanical systems, equipment, and building components
Perform routine scheduled and unscheduled building inspections to proactively identify maintenance needs and assess structural and equipment safety
Provide immediate, short-term troubleshooting and emergency repairs to mitigate urgent or hazardous facility situations
Inspect, repair, and replace commercial-grade and residential appliances across university housing units
Accurately utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) daily to log labor hours, track materials, and complete work orders efficiently to avoid backlogs
Serve as a professional, customer-focused liaison between residents and the facilities department, while collaborating with supervisors on special project priorities

What You'll Bring

High school diploma or the equivalent combination of education and experience; Associates or Vocational/Technical Degree preferred
Three to five years related work experience
Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision when the job calls for it
Reliable, safety-conscious approach to physical and hands-on work
Familiarity with a university or large institutional campus environment is an advantage at Lehigh, given the scale and variety of the building portfolio

Job Details

Job no: 503950
Work type: Nonexempt Staff Full-time
Location: Bethlehem
Categories: Facilities/ Physical Planning/ Project Professionals

Position Number: S77410

This position is a Grade: 8 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $47,570 - $57,090 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

What You'll Be Doing

Respond to and troubleshoot daily residential repair requests promptly to maintain a safe, functional, and comfortable living environment for students and staff
Perform routine and emergency maintenance on heating and HVAC systems, including servicing thermostats, compressors, heat exchangers, valves, filters, and belts
Address minor electrical malfunctions, including repairing or replacing light fixtures, switches, outlets, and wiring, as well as connecting motors to control panels
Repair and replace plumbing fixtures, pipes, and fittings, along with structural hardware such as doors, closers, and security locks
Conduct comprehensive, regularly scheduled preventive maintenance on various mechanical systems, equipment, and building components
Perform routine scheduled and unscheduled building inspections to proactively identify maintenance needs and assess structural and equipment safety
Provide immediate, short-term troubleshooting and emergency repairs to mitigate urgent or hazardous facility situations
Inspect, repair, and replace commercial-grade and residential appliances across university housing units
Accurately utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) daily to log labor hours, track materials, and complete work orders efficiently to avoid backlogs
Serve as a professional, customer-focused liaison between residents and the facilities department, while collaborating with supervisors on special project priorities

What You'll Bring

High school diploma or the equivalent combination of education and experience; Associates or Vocational/Technical Degree preferred
Three to five years related work experience
Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision when the job calls for it
Reliable, safety-conscious approach to physical and hands-on work
Familiarity with a university or large institutional campus environment is an advantage at Lehigh, given the scale and variety of the building portfolio

Job Details

Job no: 503950
Work type: Nonexempt Staff Full-time
Location: Bethlehem
Categories: Facilities/ Physical Planning/ Project Professionals

Position Number: S77410

This position is a Grade: 8 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $47,570 - $57,090 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

What You'll Be Doing

Respond to and troubleshoot daily residential repair requests promptly to maintain a safe, functional, and comfortable living environment for students and staff
Perform routine and emergency maintenance on heating and HVAC systems, including servicing thermostats, compressors, heat exchangers, valves, filters, and belts
Address minor electrical malfunctions, including repairing or replacing light fixtures, switches, outlets, and wiring, as well as connecting motors to control panels
Repair and replace plumbing fixtures, pipes, and fittings, along with structural hardware such as doors, closers, and security locks
Conduct comprehensive, regularly scheduled preventive maintenance on various mechanical systems, equipment, and building components
Perform routine scheduled and unscheduled building inspections to proactively identify maintenance needs and assess structural and equipment safety
Provide immediate, short-term troubleshooting and emergency repairs to mitigate urgent or hazardous facility situations
Inspect, repair, and replace commercial-grade and residential appliances across university housing units
Accurately utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) daily to log labor hours, track materials, and complete work orders efficiently to avoid backlogs
Serve as a professional, customer-focused liaison between residents and the facilities department, while collaborating with supervisors on special project priorities

What You'll Bring

High school diploma or the equivalent combination of education and experience; Associates or Vocational/Technical Degree preferred
Three to five years related work experience
Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision when the job calls for it
Reliable, safety-conscious approach to physical and hands-on work
Familiarity with a university or large institutional campus environment is an advantage at Lehigh, given the scale and variety of the building portfolio

Maintenance Technician

Lehigh University

27 Memorial Dr W, Bethlehem, PA 18015, USA