Maintenance Technician

Cornell College; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan (TIAA 403b)

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Cornell College is seeking a skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician to support campus operations through hands-on repair, maintenance, and building systems work. This is a great opportunity for a trades professional who enjoys variety, independence, and meaningful work in a team-oriented environment.

You will perform maintenance and repairs across carpentry, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems, troubleshoot issues, support renovations and preventive maintenance, and assist with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building maintenance or skilled trades (or equivalent).
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently.
• Experience with tools, equipment, and general construction methods.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical)
• Troubleshoot issues and complete work orders across campus
• Support renovations and preventive maintenance
• Assist with grounds work and snow removal
• Respond to after-hours calls as part of a rotating on-call schedule

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent work

General construction methods

Job description

Cornell College is seeking a skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician to support campus operations through hands-on repair, maintenance, and building systems work. This is a great opportunity for a trades professional who enjoys variety, independence, and meaningful work in a team-oriented environment.

What You’ll Do

• Perform maintenance and repairs (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical)
• Troubleshoot issues and complete work orders across campus
• Support renovations and preventive maintenance
• Assist with grounds work and snow removal
• Respond to after-hours calls as part of a rotating on-call schedule

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in building maintenance or skilled trades (or equivalent)
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently
• Experience with tools, equipment, and general construction methods
• Valid driver’s license

Bonus: Experience with building systems (BAS/DDC) or CMMS

This position is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. Occasionally required to sit. Must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Why Join Cornell

• Stable, full-time role with consistent work
• Variety of tasks—no two days are the same
• Supportive, team-based environment
• Retirement (TIAA 403b) and tuition benefits

Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Cornell complies with Iowa’s Smoke-free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires the satisfactory completion of a background check.

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