Lead Maintenance Technician

Purdue University Northwest; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Maintenance Technician at Purdue University Northwest is based at the Westville campus with travel to other PNW locations as needed. The role focuses on maintaining the building envelope and all systems, operating the central heating and cooling plant, and supervising maintenance staff.

Key duties include troubleshooting electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, maintaining boiler and chiller operations, managing energy systems and work orders, and supporting the Maintenance Manager in

Qualifications

• Experience in building system maintenance and repair in a commercial or institutional setting.
• Previous experience in an educational setting preferred.
• Steam boiler experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance of buildings, troubleshooting of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Maintain, repair and replace building system components (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems).
• Assist in operation of the central heating and cooling plant.
• Boiler and chiller water chemical treatment program.
• Seasonal cleaning and maintenance of boilers and chillers.
• Oversight of the energy management system and scheduling of the HVAC systems.
• Assist other staff with troubleshooting and completing repairs.
• Functional supervision of maintenance staff. Work order assignments and delegation.
• Perform other duties as assigned, such as assisting with snow removal or event setup.

Skills

Troubleshooting and repair

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Energy management

Work management systems

HVAC & building systems knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Overview of Lead Maintenance Technician

Purdue University Northwest is seeking a Lead MaintenanceTechnician to join their team. The Lead Maintenance Technician isprimarily located at the Westville campus with travel to other PNWlocations as needed. This position will be part of a team thatmaintains the building envelope and all systems within. Operate thecentral heating and cooling plant. Duties will include generalmaintenance of buildings, troubleshooting of electrical, plumbing,and HVAC systems. Oversight of the energy management system andscheduling of the HVAC systems. The Lead position will also assistthe Maintenance Manager in assigning work orders and prioritizingwork. The Lead will also be the primary backup for the manager intheir absence and provide functional supervision. Availability foremergency call outs is necessary.

Pay:

• $27.04/hour

Schedule:

• 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Duties and Responsibilities of Lead Maintenance Technician

• General maintenance of buildings, troubleshooting of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Maintain, repair and replace building system components (e.g.HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.)
• Assist in operation of the central heating and cooling plant.
• Boiler and chiller water chemical treatment program.
• Seasonal cleaning and maintenance of boilers and chillers.
• Oversight of the energy management system and scheduling of the HVAC systems.
• Assist other staff with troubleshooting and completing repairs.
• Functional supervision of maintenance staff. Work order assignments and delegation.
• Perform other duties as assigned, such as assisting with snowremoval or event setup.

Benefits of Lead Maintenance Technician

• Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability,Retirement, Life Insurance and more
• Ten paid vacation days first year of employment
• Ten paid holidays
• University paid and matching contribution to retirement
• University contribution to Health Savings Account –
  • Plus, a chance to earn more through participating in UniversityWellness Initiatives
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent childrenat any Purdue campus

For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Education of Lead Maintenance Technician

• High School diploma required

Experience of Lead Maintenance Technician

• Experience in building system maintenance and repair in a commercial or institutional setting.
• Previous experience in an educational setting preferred.
• Steam boiler experience is a plus.

Core Competencies of Lead Maintenance Technician

• Troubleshooting and repair skills in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and controls systems.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationshipswith diverse constituencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills arenecessary.
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of architectural plansand specifications are essential.
• Knowledge of energy management systems and work managementsystems.

Additional Information

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Professional references will be verified prior to any offer ofemployment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successfulbackground check along with a motor vehicle records check ifapplicable.

Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered universitythat transforms lives through innovative education, impactfulresearch and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana inthe greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park,PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 corestudents, in a wide range of academic programs at thebaccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels.

Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff membersfor operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branchcampus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in NorthwestIndiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW’svalues reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation,a student-centric university, and excellence.

PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regionaluniversities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Collegesreport and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well anInnovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision tocultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNWadvances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positivelyimpacts regional development.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt