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General Mechanic (Evening Shift)

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.

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Position Information

Requisition Number 24A400140
Position Title General Mechanic (Evening Shift)
Position Description
The Department of Facilities Management invites applications for a General Mechanic, who will complete preventative maintenance repairs to the mechanical systems on campus, which includes changing belts and filters, pool maintenance, changing oil, lubing mechanical systems and other jobs of this nature. The General Mechanic also performs basic HVAC, plumbing and electrical repairs.
 
Evening shift is required. The start and end time of the evening shift is negotiable.
 
Rider provides a generous tuition remission benefit to its employees to further their own education and, in many cases, their dependents’ as well. For additional information regarding our Benefits visit Benefits | Rider University
Position Requirements
  • 3 years demonstrated experience/ability in general electrical, HVAC and plumbing.
  • Ability to lift at minimum 50 pounds
  • Valid driver’s license 
  • A satisfactory background check and MVR report
Position Preferred Qualifications/Experience
  • General working knowledge of the trades (Plumbing, Electric, & HVAC).
  • Certifications welcomed
About Rider University
The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.

Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.

Rider University is consistently ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal and The Princeton Review. For more than a decade, Rider has also been recognized in The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges for its sustainability efforts.
 
Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity. 
Location Lawrenceville, NJ
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes
If yes, # of pounds. 25 - 50 pounds
Do the essential functions of this job require long periods of standing? Yes
Do the essential functions of this job require walking up stairs? Yes
Do the essential functions of this job require stretching? No
Do the essential functions of this job require bending? Yes
Divisional Unit Facilities & University Operations
Department Facilities Mechanical Services
Position Type Full-Time
Employment Group Non-Bargaining
Work-Year 12 months
Work Schedule Monday-Friday 4PM-12:30 AM
Open Date 04/16/2024
Close Date
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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. A statement detailing your commitment to serving a diverse population with supporting evidence
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter