Part-time Maintenance Technician

Blackhawk Technical College; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackhawk Technical College is seeking an onsite Maintenance Technician I to support general grounds care, basic building upkeep, and setup for events under supervision of the Director of Facilities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of trades or maintenance experience, with technical training in relevant systems preferred. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of work experience in trades or building maintenance.
• Technical training in construction or mechanical/electrical systems preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds, roads, sidewalks, and parking lots, including mowing and snow removal.
• Perform surface prep and apply coatings to surfaces.
• Move heavy furniture and complete room setup/breakdown per work orders.
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs inside and outside buildings.
• Assist Maintenance Tech II/III with major plumbing, heating, electrical, or carpentry work.
• Repair windows, walls, doors and hardware.
• Repair drywall, plaster, tile, flooring, roofing.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance like changing filters and lubricating belts.
• Keep tools and area organized; prep for work orders.
• Handle pick-up and delivery as directed.
• Inventory lawn/snow removal supplies.
• Operate College vehicles and perform routine maintenance.
• Follow OSHA and college safety policies; use tools safely.
• Provide courteous service to students, staff, visitors.

Skills

Building maintenance

Mechanical/electrical systems

Safety practices

Reading instructions

Public/customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training in construction/mechanical/electrical/HVAC

3 years trades/maintenance experience

Job description

Overview

Provide general onsite maintenance and facility assistance for Blackhawk Technical College under the supervision of the Director - Facilities. Provide basic support including lawn and landscaping duties, basic preventative maintenance, classroom and special event set-up, while referring more complex assistance to the Maintenance Technician II or III.

This position will be open until filled, with a first review date of August 10, 2026. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds, campus roads, sidewalks, and parking lots including lawn mowing, trimming, irrigation, and snow removal for required campus buildings
• Perform necessary surface preparation and apply paint, shellac, varnish, enamel, stain or other protective coatings to various surfaces, using brush, spray, roller, cloth or other means.
• Move heavy furniture or equipment from one location to another. Complete work orders for room setup or breakdown activities.
• Perform a variety of maintenance and minor repair work to the interior and exterior of buildings.
• Function as a helper to Maintenance Technician II and Maintenance Technician III, assisting in major plumbing, heating, electrical or carpentry repairs.
• Perform repairs to interior and exterior windows, walls, and doors along with the associated frames and hardware.
• Perform minor drywall, plaster, or ceramic tile wall repairs and various flooring and roofing repairs.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance to include replacing water and air filters and lubricating and changing belts on various pieces of mechanical equipment such as motors, generators, compressors, pumps, blowers and exhaust fans.
• Maintain an organized work area and properly care for assigned tools and equipment in preparation for performing work orders.
• Perform pick-up and delivery duties as directed.
• Inventory and inspect lawn and snow removal supplies to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Operate College vehicles and perform routine vehicle maintenance.
• Follow all applicable OSHA regulations, safety procedures, and college policies. Operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, lifts, and other maintenance equipment safely.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, methods and practices used in building construction, repair and maintenance work.
• Working knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment involved in mechanical equipment maintenance.
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices.
• Ability to understand and carry out work from oral and written instructions.
• Ability to move furniture and equipment.
• Ability to recognize malfunctions in mechanical equipment.
• Ability to use various tools and equipment to perform intricate building and equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to work under varying conditions in dusty, hot or cold areas.
• Ability to use personal computers, spreadsheets, word processing and maintenance management systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relationships.
• Ability to interact with diverse populations.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Specialized technical training required in one of the following areas; building construction systems, mechanical/electrical systems, heating, ventilating, air conditioning desired.
• Three years of work experience involving trades work or general repairs and maintenance to buildings.
• Relevant post high school training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis to meet the work experience requirement.

Blackhawk Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.