Maintenance Technician - Grounds

ZipRecruiter; Mount Vernon (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Cornell College is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician in Mount Vernon, Iowa. The role involves routine maintenance tasks, troubleshooting, and general carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. Candidates should have a high school diploma and five years of relevant experience. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health insurance and vacation.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA Accounts

TIAA 403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Remission and Exchange

Life Insurance

Travel Insurance

Accident Insurance

4-week Vacation Accrual

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in building maintenance or equivalent.
• Excellent skill in using hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks including grounds maintenance.
• Troubleshoot issues and ensure smooth operation of facilities.

Skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Knowledge Sharing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and Power Tools

Construction Tools

CMMS

BAS

Job description

Job Description

Cornell College is seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine maintenance tasks including grounds maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring the smooth operation of our facilities and equipment. The position also performs general carpentry, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical tasks. A successful candidate will have the ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve issues.

Because Cornell College values and strives to create a welcoming community in which all individuals are respected and included, the entire campus community is called upon to engage in dialogue around issues of difference,
and ideology. The college is committed to fostering a faculty and staff community that reflects our diverse student body. We encourage applications from candidates who share our vision for a campus that embraces differing backgrounds, viewpoints, and identities, and who will excel at mentoring students who are broadly diverse. (See our statement here.)

About Cornell College

Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and five years’ experience in building maintenance, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent skill in the use of hand and power tools. Experience with all types of construction tools and methods including grounds maintenance equipment. Must possess a valid Iowa driver’s license and be insurable to drive. 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.

Skills

The ability to adapt easily, share knowledge, tackle challenges with enthusiasm, be dependable, and be a team player. The use of CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System) and BAS (Building Automation Systems) is a plus. OT3 (Ornamental Turf Category 3) certification is not required but is a plus.

Work Location & Conditions

Employees may be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Employees may be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. The position works in person. All requirements are subject to change over time, with possible modifications made to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Cornell College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement plan, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. We also provide life insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance. All full-time staff begin with a 4-week vacation accrual and 14.5 paid holidays per year. The hiring pay range for this position is $18 - $25 per hour.

To apply, submit a resume and at least three professional references through Cornell College's online application system.

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.