Maintenance Technician

Cornell College; Mount Vernon (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

14.5 paid holidays

Retirement (TIAA 403b)

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA is seeking a skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician to support campus operations through hands-on repair, maintenance and building systems work. This role offers variety, independence and meaningful work in a team-oriented environment.

We value 5+ years in building maintenance or skilled trades, strong troubleshooting, and a valid driver’s license. The position includes full-time hours and comprehensive benefits, with on-call responsibilities on a rotating

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building maintenance or skilled trades.
• 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

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

Mechanical

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Job description

Overview

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.

Physical requirements: Position requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; talk; or hear, and occasionally sit. Must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required 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
• Excellent benefits, including 4 weeks vacation + 14.5 paid holidays
• 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.