Maintenance Technician

Northeast-Community-College; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental premiums

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

BestCareEAP

Flex spending plans

Generous leave package

Job summary

Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska, is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to perform routine and extensive repair and general maintenance of college facilities, buildings and equipment under general supervision.

The role requires basic HVAC knowledge and the ability to work safely in varying conditions, with a willingness to be available for off-hours emergencies. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, with opportunities to support the campus community and students.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and plumbing work related to refrigeration and temperature control equipment.
• Repair and replacement of existing electrical fixtures and completing repairs on minor equipment.
• Basic HVAC knowledge.

Skills

Read blueprints/schematics

Refrigerants/gases/welding/tools

Tests/calibration for equipment

Work safely in temp extremes

Work independently

Safe and professional workmanship

Electrical safety/basic electricity

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northeast Community College is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician.

The purpose of this position is to perform routine and extensive range of work in the repair and general maintenance of college facilities, buildings and equipment under general supervision. This position provides assistance to other physical plant staff and performs all other duties as assigned. Willing to be available at off hours as needed for increased workloads and emergencies. Develop and maintain a good relationship with the campus community and students.

• Perform electrical and plumbing work related to refrigeration and temperature control equipment.
• Repair and replacement of existing electrical fixtures and completing repairs on minor equipment.
• Basic HVAC knowledge.

Education: Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency. Willingness to be trained and aligns with the College’s mission, vision and values

Experience: A minimum of one year is required.

Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Skills:

• Read and work from blueprints, shop drawings and schematics.
• Work with all types of refrigerants, gases, welding equipment, tools and test equipment.
• Make all necessary tests and calibration for installation, maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Must be able to work safely in varying temperature extremes since equipment is often located on roof tops and other unconditioned spaces. Safely work off ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other types of lifts.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must perform all work in a safe and professional manner.
• Must be familiar with electrical safety and basic electricity.
• Excellent organizational skills.

This position is eligible for full-time fringe benefits package including:

• College-paid health insurance premiums for single, employee/spouse, employee/children or family plans
• College-paid employee dental premiums
• College paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Competitive rates for vision plans and dependent dental
• Up to 9.5% matching on 403(b) retirement plan
• BestCareEAP
• Flex spending plans
• Generous leave package