Multitrade Maintenance Engineer

College of Lake County; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

College of Lake County is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to perform a wide range of maintenance tasks including painting, electrical, plumbing, welding and carpentry. You will follow work orders, use checklists, and ensure safe operation of building systems.

The role requires at least three years of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 70 lbs. The campus duties include snow removal and after-hours responses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years in carpentry, electrical or plumbing with preventive maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and work in tight spaces.
• Stand/walk for extended periods with frequent bending and climbing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills.
• Commitment to College mission and working with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance as directed by work orders.
• Uses maintenance checklists to determine repair needs.
• Performs painting, concrete repairs, carpentry, electrical and plumbing tasks.
• Diagnoses and repairs plumbing problems; installs plumbing.
• Performs welding and carpentry tasks as required.
• Ensures proper operation of doors and locking mechanisms.
• Assists in snow removal and after-hours maintenance.
• Maintains maintenance logs and documents timely.
• Adheres to safety procedures and MSDS knowledge.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Reading technical manuals

Multi-project management

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

General maintenance experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

College of Lake County is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to perform a wide range of maintenance tasks including painting, electrical, plumbing, welding and carpentry. You will follow work orders, use checklists, and ensure safe operation of building systems.

The role requires at least three years of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 70 lbs. The campus duties include snow removal and after-hours responses.