University of New Haven
General Maintenance Mechanic-Licensed-Search #PM14-02
The University of New Haven’s Facilities Department invites applications for a Licensed General Maintenance Mechanic. The successful candidate will be expected to install, maintain, repair, inspect and service all of the University’s West Haven campus buildings, utilities, structures, and grounds encompassing academics, athletics, residential housing, and administrative office buildings. It is also expected that the incumbent will perform work within and outside his/her license(s) jurisdiction in any or all of the above areas including non-maintenance and construction projects.

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a Connecticut state tradesmen’s license of one or more of the following designations (E-2, S-2, P-2) with a high level of comprehension and expertise in the area of licensure. In addition, applicants must have broad working knowledge of electricity, plumbing, mechanical and pneumatic controls, carpentry, masonry, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning such that general service work (non-licensed) in all areas can be performed. The incumbent must, possess the skills necessary to effectively troubleshoot problems, diagnose problems, interpret building and safety codes, drawings, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams. Knowledge and capability of operating hand and power shop equipment and tools is required.

Expectations & Requirements
- Must be able to work independently as well as in a collaborative manner with peers and colleagues.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
- Superior customer service skills and ability to respond in a professional, courteous, timely and constructive manner.
- Ability to understand and interpret work orders and document all follow up via the University’s work order system.
- The incumbent will be required to work scheduled overtime, special events and be on call for emergencies. In addition, employees will be required to work under inclement weather conditions.
- Comply with all safety regulations and procedures common to the individual’s job classification and University rules and procedures.
- The incumbent must be physically capable of performing all tasks and duties assigned for this position and keep an orderly and clean grooming appearance.

About the University of New Haven:
The University of New Haven is a private, top-tier comprehensive institution recognized as a national leader in experiential education. Founded in 1920 on the campus of Yale University in cooperation with Northeastern University, UNH moved to its current West Haven campus in 1960. UNH provides its students with a unique combination of a solid liberal arts education and real-world, hands-on career and research opportunities. The University enrolls approximately 6,400 students, including nearly 1,800 graduate students and more than 4,600 undergraduates – the majority of whom reside in University housing.

How To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume and three professional references to hrdept@newhaven.edu. Please reference
Search# PM14-02 in the subject line of the email to help ensure proper delivery. You may also mail this information to:

Search#PM14-02
University of New Haven
300 Boston Post Road * West Haven, CT 06516

The University of New Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer