Facilities Maintenance Technician – Plumbing, Electrical

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Contributions

Educational Opportunities

Comprehensive Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Purdue University’s Operations and Maintenance team is seeking a versatile maintenance helper to assist with plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, plastering and locksmithing tasks. You will respond to work orders, troubleshoot issues, and propose effective fixes to keep campus facilities in top shape.

The role is posted as S1 or S2 depending on experience, with a Monday–Friday schedule, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Starting pay ranges from $18.39 to $22.37 per hour, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 0-1 years of general maintenance work experience (S1).
• 3+ years of general maintenance work experience (S2).
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and instructions; basic math functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a variety of building repair and maintenance duties (plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, painting, plastering, locksmithing).
• Respond to and prioritize work orders; troubleshoot and diagnose problems.
• Recommend appropriate repairs and maintenance solutions.
• Support team to keep Purdue University facilities running smoothly.

Skills

basic plumbing

carpentry

electricity

painting

plastering

locksmithing

blueprints reading

Education

High School Diploma/GED

0-1 years general maintenance experience

3+ years general maintenance experience

Job description

Purdue University’s Operations and Maintenance team is seeking a versatile maintenance helper to assist with plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, plastering and locksmithing tasks. You will respond to work orders, troubleshoot issues, and propose effective fixes to keep campus facilities in top shape.

The role is posted as S1 or S2 depending on experience, with a Monday–Friday schedule, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Starting pay ranges from $18.39 to $22.37 per hour, plus benefits.