Maintenance Assistant - 72832

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a full-time Maintenance Assistant at St. Charles Community College (SCC). The position involves performing various semi-skilled maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical repairs, HVAC assistance, and general upkeep. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent along with technical certifications, and experience in maintenance roles is preferred.

SCC prioritizes diversity and is committed to creating a supportive environment for its growing student population. The role demands hands-on skills and the ability to work with various tools and equipment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
• Ability to use hand tools and electrical tools.
• Technical certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance such as replacing light bulbs and switches.
• Conduct plumbing repairs including toilet and faucet rebuilds.
• Assist with HVAC maintenance and minor repairs.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical repair

Plumbing

Light maintenance duties

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certifications

Tools

Hand tools

Voltage meters

Job description

St. Charles Community College (SCC) is located just west of St.Louis, in the heart of growing St. Charles County. At SCC, we have a passion for student success. We serve a growing diverse student population, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff who will help prepare our students for a global society. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated success in serving diverse student populations.

SCC seeks a full-time Maintenance Assistant who will perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance, modification and repair activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Electrical - replaces light bulbs, light switches, ballast and receptacles.
• Plumbing - rebuilds toilet and urinal flush valves, rebuilds and replace faucets, replaces wax rings, gaskets, toilet seats, unclog drains and toilets.
• Carpentry - minor repair of furniture, replace and or adjust doorknobs, closers and hinges.
• HVAC - assists with adjusting thermostats, cleans coils and replace filters.
• General - hangs signs, pictures and banners, moves furniture, performs set‑ups/teardowns and minor painting.
• Performs routine and non‑routine preventative maintenance.
• Performs courier services.
• Assists with emergency duties such as snow removal, snow shoveling, salting.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent with technical certifications required.
• Knowledge and expertise in areas of carpentry, painting, electrical and plumbing.
• Experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical repair, light maintenance duties preferred.
• Must be able to use hand tools, hammers, screwdrivers, saws, electric tools, drills; be able to read voltage meters.

St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.