General Maintenance I

Stephens College; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition waivers

Tuition paid undergraduate classes for

Job summary

Stephens College in Missouri is seeking a General Maintenance I to support the safe, efficient, and attractive operation of campus facilities through preventive maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep. This role covers academic buildings, residence halls, offices, and athletic facilities to keep buildings and equipment ready for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

The ideal candidate is dependable, service-oriented, enjoys solving problems with their hands, and contributes to a positive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and general repairs to campus buildings, equipment, and systems.
• Complete maintenance work orders in a timely, professional manner with good service.
• Carry out carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, drywall, flooring, doors, windows, and hardware tasks.
• Assist with HVAC troubleshooting and building systems as needed.
• Install and replace fixtures, shelving, signage, furniture and fixtures.
• Inspect for maintenance needs and recommend corrective actions.
• Support residence halls with turnovers, repairs, and move-in preparations.
• Assist events with setup and takedown of equipment.
• Document completed work in the Facilities ticketing system.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Customer Service

Independent Work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The General Maintenance I position supports the safe, efficient, and attractive operation of Stephens College by performing preventive maintenance, repairs, and general maintenance throughout campus facilities. This position works in academic buildings, residence halls, administrative offices, athletic facilities, and other campus spaces to ensure buildings and equipment are well maintained and ready to support students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

The ideal candidate is a dependable, service-oriented professional who enjoys solving problems, working with their hands, and contributing to a positive campus environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and general repairs to campus buildings, equipment, and building systems.
• Complete maintenance work orders in a timely and professional manner while providing excellent customer service.
• Perform basic repairs involving carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, drywall, flooring, doors, ceilings, windows, locks, changing filters and building hardware.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repairing HVAC equipment, and building systems as needed.
• Install, repair, and replace fixtures, shelving, whiteboards, signage, furniture, and other building components.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance concerns and recommend corrective actions.
• Support residence hall maintenance, including room turnovers, repairs, and preparation for student move-in and move-out.
• Assist with campus events by setting up and taking down tables, chairs, staging, tents, and other event equipment.
• Assist with office relocations, furniture moves, and departmental requests.
• Perform seasonal duties such as snow and ice removal, storm cleanup, and exterior maintenance.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and assigned work areas in a safe and organized manner.
• Accurately document completed work using the Facilities ticketing system.
• Follow all College policies and procedures, including OSHA safety standards and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work collaboratively with other Facilities team members and departments to meet campus needs.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule for emergency response and after-hours call-in situations when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years of general building maintenance, construction, or related experience.
• Working knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and general building maintenance.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, lifts, and maintenance equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred

• Experience in commercial, institutional, or higher education facilities maintenance.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and preventive maintenance practices.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, crawl, and work from ladders or lifts for extended periods.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Safely use maintenance equipment, power tools, and motorized vehicles.
• Ability to respond to emergency maintenance situations outside normal work hours when necessary.

Stephens offers an attractive benefits package that includes health insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental Retirement Annuity, Faculty/Staff Grants, tuition waivers and tuition paid undergraduate classes for dependents. Full-time staff work 36 hours and are paid for 40!!

Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.