Maintenance Technician in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania at Lehigh University

Lehigh University

Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Lehigh University provides comprehensive benefits including partner benefits.

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

Why Lehigh

Lehigh University is a place where your work has a direct and visible impact. The Facilities team is respected here — what you fix, maintain, and improve supports thousands of students, faculty, and staff every single day. Lehigh University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care, Retirement and Educational benefits. Information can be found on our website. Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university’s mission.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.

Special Considerations

• This position works with minors
• This position is considered Essential Services Staff; Essential Services Staff are required to report to campus and remain during inclement weather and other emergency situations; they are defined as those needed to deliver student services and maintain campus facilities, campus safety and security
• The duties of the position do not allow for a remote work option; the employee in this position will be required to work on campus where they can be fully accessible to the Lehigh community
• This position is responsible for driving University-owned vehicles as a routine function, therefore a valid Driver’s License and a good driving record is required

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.