Facilities Maintenance Technician (Mechanical • Electrical • Plumbing)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 41,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Discount

403B Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Holiday time

Employee Discounts & Services

Free Parking

Onsite Health & Wellness Center

Job summary

The University of Indianapolis is seeking a skilled MEP Technician to join our Facilities Management team on a 65-acre campus just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. This hands-on, multi-trade role covers mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across academic buildings, residence halls, and athletic facilities, where technical skills are highly valued.

The role features a 7:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule, pay $26–$30 per hour depending on experience, and participation in a shared after-hours

Qualifications

Hands-on experience in building maintenance, facilities, or a related trade field.
Working knowledge across HVAC, electrical systems, and plumbing—depth in one or more areas with willingness to work across all three.
EPA 608 Refrigerant Certification (Universal preferred; Type I or II considered).
Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage a varied daily workload.
Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC and mechanical systems campus-wide.
Read and interpret electrical diagrams and panel schedules.
Repair and maintain plumbing systems across campus.
Coordinate with maintenance staff and participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

EPA 608 Certification

Schematics Reading

Independent Work

Driver's License

BMS/BAS Knowledge

Tools

BMS/BAS

Job description

Job Description

The University of Indianapolis is seeking a skilled, self-directedMEP Technician to join our Facilities Management team on a 65-acrecampus just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. This is a hands-on,multi-trade role covering mechanical, electrical, and plumbingsystems across academic buildings, residence halls, and athleticfacilities — an environment where technical skills are genuinelyvalued, and no two days look exactly alike.

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE:

Pay: $26.00 – $30.00 per hour, commensurate withexperience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Participation in a shared after-hours on-call rotation with thebroader maintenance staff

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Hands-on experience in building maintenance, facilities, or arelated trade field
Working knowledge across HVAC, electrical systems, and plumbing— depth in one or more areas with willingness to work across allthree
EPA 608 Refrigerant Certification (Universal preferred; Type Ior II considered)
Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, andmechanical drawings
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage a varieddaily workload
Valid driver’s license required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This is a wide-ranging, multi-trade position with responsibilitiesthat span mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across thefull campus portfolio — residence halls, academic buildings,athletic facilities, and beyond. The scope of this role is broad bydesign and extends well beyond what any single description couldfully capture.

Mechanical / HVAC

Mechanical responsibilities cover the diagnosis, repair, andmaintenance of a broad range of HVAC and mechanical systems foundthroughout the campus portfolio. This includes everything fromunit-level equipment to larger central plant systems, as well asdomestic hot water systems and associated mechanical equipment.Familiarity with building automation and controls (BMS/BAS) is aplus, as campus mechanical systems are monitored and managedthrough these platforms.

Electrical

Electrical responsibilities cover diagnostics, repair, andmaintenance across the range of building electrical systems presentthroughout campus. This includes lighting, power distribution,motors, emergency and standby power equipment, and associatedcontrols, as well as general electrical maintenance as needs ariseacross the campus portfolio. The ability to read and interpretelectrical diagrams, schematics, and panel schedules isessential.

Plumbing

Plumbing responsibilities cover repair and maintenance acrossthe range of commercial and residential-style systems foundthroughout campus buildings. This includes fixture repair andservice, drain and waste systems, valve and pump work, and generalplumbing maintenance as needs arise across the campusportfolio.

A strong foundation in at least one of the three trade areas isexpected. Candidates are not required to be highly proficientacross all three, and the University is committed to supportingprofessional development in areas where additional experience maybe needed. The right candidate brings solid technical instincts anda willingness to grow.

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! TheUniversity is a private, liberal arts university located on 65acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of aclose-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance ofcommunity partnerships in the future growth of theUniversity.

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective,responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies inwhich they live and serve and for excellence and leadership intheir personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education forService" provides the foundation for our work to better ourcommunities, both near and far.

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to ourstudents and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcometalented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all careerlevels to help maintain our high standards of excellence andquality.

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin,disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status,sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. TheUniversity of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis ofsex in its educational programs and activities, includingemployment and admission as required by Title IX.

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