Facilities Maintenance Tech: HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing

Purdue Research Foundation; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

Accrue up to 22 vacation days a year

Traditional pre-tax 403(b) and Roth

Employer-funded retirement plan with 小

Health Savings Account up to $700/year

Employer funded dental and vision

Tuition discounts at Purdue University

Job summary

Purdue Research Foundation is seeking a maintenance technician to perform general repair and maintenance across commercial units, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and grounds keeping. The role requires driving to sites and responding to on-call needs, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least five years of repair experience, EPA and HVAC credentials preferred, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be a dependable, responsible team player.
• Good organizational skills are required.
• Task-oriented and able to work without close supervision.
• EPA certification required.
• HVAC experience required.
• HVAC certification preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors; handle chemicals, electrical, gases and machinery with moving parts.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more.
• Favorable background check and negative drug test.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability by Purdue carriers.
• Overtime and on-call hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general repair and maintenance (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, grounds keeping, housekeeping).
• Drive PRF truck daily to various locations to perform maintenance tasks.
• Maintain and repair HVAC systems; troubleshoot and test components.
• Perform plumbing repairs and general maintenance.
• Serve as electrician for maintenance and repair of wiring; replace fixtures and circuits.
• Carpentry work to maintain/repair properties; remodeling as directed.
• Paint interior and exterior, surface preparation, refinishing floors.
• Assist with snow removal and grounds maintenance; prune shrubs.
• Housekeeping duties for units; assist with inspections with city inspectors.
• Move furniture and appliances between properties as needed.
• Other duties of similar nature may be assigned.

Skills

Dependable team player

Good organizational skills

Task-oriented

Ability to work outdoors

Physically capable (lift 50 lbs)

Overtime permitted

On-call availability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Purdue Research Foundation is seeking a maintenance technician to perform general repair and maintenance across commercial units, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and grounds keeping. The role requires driving to sites and responding to on-call needs, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least five years of repair experience, EPA and HVAC credentials preferred, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.