Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a tuition free, home, and private school for over 2,100 Pre-K through 12th grade students. Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, the lives of more than 12,000 students have been positively transformed through MHS’s high-quality career-focused education, nurturing home life, and extensive extra-curricular opportunities. 

MHS is currently seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician II – Appliance Repair technician to join the team. This position primary focus is on the Residential Appliances such as: refrigerators, clothes washers/dryers, freezers, stoves, ovens, microwaves, drinking fountains, milk coolers, dishwashers, etc.  This technician is required to have general knowledge and basic skill proficiency in all mechanical trade disciplines with a primary focus on Appliances and Refrigeration, with the skills & experience necessary to perform corrective, proactive and preventive maintenance on all campus facility equipment and infrastructure.  Also, is required to demonstrate journeyman level skill through successful completion of a written and practical exercise.  All work is to be performed in accordance with all local, state and federal codes, and regulations, and may require licensing.  Work assignments will be based on the overall skills of the Maintenance Technician II – Appliance Repair, however, this position is required to support any of the mechanical trade disciplines. 

Work schedule is considered flex, and the current need is Tuesday - Saturday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (8-hour shift). A full-time schedule shall consist of forty (40) hours of scheduled work with a minimum of two (2) days off: Bargaining unit position with OPS-464. Hourly pay rate: $31.45 and full-time employees receive generous health and insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, etc.). Vacation and Paid Time Off, a company truck (utilized when on campus only), all tools as required (campus use only) and no on-call responsibility. 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in commercial and residential settings in conjunction with two years of post-high school technical training in relevant fields such as:
  • Residential appliances install & repairs 
  • Commercial appliances
  • Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration
  • Plumbing
• Or, six (6) years of relevant current work experience in an institutional and residential application.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the installation, repair and maintenance of Commercial Appliances, HVAC/R, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• EPA Level 2 Refrigeration Certification minimum, Universal Certification a plus
• Valid PA Driver’s License in good standing. CDL license a plus.
• OSHA 10-Hour Training.  OSHA 30-Hour Training a plus.
• Candidates should demonstrate a high degree of integrity, as all MHS Staff are role models for MHS Students.
• Candidates should be willing to actively engage with students.