Maintenance Technician

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement contributions

Tuition remission

Paid vacation and holidays

Employer wellness programs

Job summary

Purdue University Northwest's Housing department is hiring a Maintenance Technician to perform semi-skilled building maintenance, respond to service requests, and support mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, electrical, and other trades.

The role includes preventative maintenance, safety responsibilities, and occasional overtime; travel to other PNW locations may be required. Benefits and a shift schedule are listed in the posting.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• 2 years minimum maintenance experience in instructional or commercial setting.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize tasks in a self-directed environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service calls and manage work orders.
• Repair and maintain plumbing systems.
• Install and repair wall and floor coverings and paint surfaces.
• Service door systems, locks, and related hardware.
• Inspect buildings and equipment and plan installation methods.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Power tools

Basic computer skills

Database navigation

Job description

Overview of Maintenance Technician

Purdue University Northwest's Housing department is seeking aMaintenance Technician to join our fun and friendly staff! TheMaintenance Technician will have responsibilities that include;semi-skilled building maintenance work while completing servicerequests, working on minor projects, and when making repairs.Orders and picks up needed materials and supplies to perform work.Works, as required, and supports the following functions:mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, electrical, roofing grounds,and building services. Coordinates, documents, and performspreventative maintenance activities and informs immediatesupervisor of necessary additions/deletions to facilitiesdocumentation. Utilizes technology to complete work orders andcommunicate. Perform other related duties as requested by asupervisor. Practice and encouragement of a "Safety First" attitudeby using safe work practice when performing all duties andresponsibilities.

PNW Job Title:

Service Maintenance Worker

Pay

• up to $18.00/hour

Schedule

• Typical work week for Day shift is Monday through Friday from7:00 AM – 3:30 PM or Tuesday – Saturday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
• Typical work week for afternoon shift is Monday - Thursday from3:00 PM - 11:30 PM.
• On Fridays hours are 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
• Typical work week for Housing maintenance is Monday – Friday8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
• However, periodic overtime may be required to meet the needs ofthe department, including participating on the Snow Removal Team.Must be able to travel to other PNW locations as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities of Maintenance Technician

General Maintenance

• Responds to service calls when dispatched via radio, phone orwork order management system.
• Repair and maintain plumbing systems
• Install and repair wall and floor coverings, paintsurfaces
• Service door systems, locks, door closers etc.
• Inspect buildings, facilities and equipment when required.
• Inspects work site to determine method of installation, tools,material and necessary equipment needed to complete jobassignments.
• Plan work to ensure cost effect use of labor andmaterials.
• Replaces ceiling tiles when applicable.
• Assists other crafts when requested.
• Encourages a "Safety First" attitude.
• Performs basic functions such as replacing ballast, switches,outlets, fuses, etc. and disconnecting motors with regard toexperience and safety.
• Required to respond to emergencies at hours other than normallyscheduled

Additional (temporary) work assignments as needed

• Assists in maintaining and servicing University piping andsanitary facilities.
• Assist in the snow removal operations dictated by departmentalworkloads and priorities, with regard to experience andsafety.
• Assists in installing equipment.
• When required by immediate supervisor, with regard toexperience and safety.

Preventative Maintenance

• Conducts periodic inspections of University buildings andutilities systems. Reports the results of inspections to any or allof Facilities Services staff orally or in writing, whenapplicable.
• Insures that planned preventive maintenance schedules andactivities are completed in accordance with OEM recommendations andindustry standards to insure prolonged life and usefulness ofoperating equipment and facilities and to minimize breakdowns orfailures of such equipment and facilities. Assist management inpreparing, developing and maintaining records, reports,recommendations, evaluations, etc., reflecting the conditions underwhich systems and equipment are operated to measure the efficiencyand economy of operations. Maintain and submit reports of allman-hours and materials utilized in performing maintenancefunctions for the University, when applicable.
• Coordinate the activities of assigned function(s) with otherdepartments and university organizational units as necessary toinsure disruption of normal campus operations is minimized.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned, withrespect to ability and safety.
• Assist management in monitoring and approving the activities ofcontract personnel and services in assigned area of responsibilityas required to assure that satisfactory and acceptable performancestandards, specifications, material and labor cost, work schedules,etc., are maintained.
• Encourage all Safety and Accident Prevention procedures arefollowed.

Documentation

• Perform data entry on Work order system to provide workhistory.
• Provides feedback to improve PM system.
• All problems that impact equipment that requires repair must bedocumented via e-mail to their immediate supervisor.

Professional Development/Training

• Personal learning: Division level, as required to maintainskill level, Keep current with training involving regulationrevisions and changes.

Benefits of 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, pleasevisit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Education of Maintenance Technician

• Requires a high school diploma/GED

Experience of Maintenance Technician

• 2 years minimum experience
• Verified experience in basic building repairs in aninstructional or commercial setting

Core Competencies of Maintenance Technician

• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize tasks in aself-directed work environment and maintain high levels ofproductivity while under functional supervision, with limitedindependent skilled work performed on building systems.
• Demonstrated strong customer service and problem solvingorientation; seeks to solve problems with a sense of urgency
• Possession of strong mechanical aptitude
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Maintain work logs
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective workingrelationships with those contacted in the course of workassignments
• Ability to handle any and all power tools, ladders, and other necessary power equipment as required
• Must have knowledge of standard practices and tools used in the maintenance and repair of building facilities; safety practices andprocedures related to the building trades
• Basic math to add subtract multiply and divide
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to navigate a database
• Valid driver's license with good driving record (as determinedby WL Risk Management via Motor Vehicle Records check)
• Majority of work includes walking and standing with very littlesitting
• Climbing stairs and ladders up to 10ft high also included inwork day
• Must be able to lift, push pull and carry up to 50lbsfrequently and up to 60lbs occassionally
• May be subject to call back to the University for emergencypurposes
• Must work overtime as needed.

Additional Information

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt