Maintenance Technician

Northeast Community College; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance premiums

Dental premiums

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Vision plans

403(b) retirement plan matching

BestCareEAP

Flex spending plans

Generous leave package

Job summary

Northeast Community College is looking for a full-time Maintenance Technician to support the repair and general maintenance of college facilities, buildings, and equipment. This role requires a hands-on approach and the ability to respond to emergencies during off hours as needed.

The technician will assist physical plant staff, read blueprints, handle refrigeration-related work, and perform safety-conscious maintenance.

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year required.
• Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 am–5:00 pm.
• Willingness to be trained and align with the College’s mission, vision and values.

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 applied to facilities.

Skills

Blueprints

Refrigeration

Welding equipment

Test equipment

Electrical safety

Safety awareness

Independent work

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Test equipment

Refrigerants

HVAC basics

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