Overview of Maintenance Technician

Purdue University Northwest's Housing department is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our fun and friendly staff!  The Maintenance Technician will have responsibilities that include; semi-skilled building maintenance work while completing service requests, working on minor projects, and when making repairs. Orders and picks up needed materials and supplies to perform work.  Works, as required, and supports the following functions: mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, electrical, roofing grounds, and building services.  Coordinates, documents, and performs preventative maintenance activities and informs immediate supervisor of necessary additions/deletions to facilities documentation. Utilizes technology to complete work orders and communicate. Perform other related duties as requested by a supervisor.  Practice and encouragement of a "Safety First" attitude by using safe work practice when performing all duties and responsibilities. 

PNW Job Title:  Service Maintenance Worker
 

Pay:  

• up to $18.00/hour

Schedule:

• Typical work week for Day shift is Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM or Tuesday – Saturday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
• Typical work week for afternoon shift is Monday - Thursday from 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM.
• On Fridays hours are 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
• Typical work week for Housing maintenance is Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
• However, periodic overtime may be required to meet the needs of the department, including participating on the Snow Removal Team. Must be able to travel to other PNW locations as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities of Maintenance Technician

General Maintenance

• Responds to service calls when dispatched via radio, phone or work order management system.
• Repair and maintain plumbing systems
• Install and repair wall and floor coverings, paint surfaces
• Service door systems, locks, door closers etc.
• Inspect buildings, facilities and equipment when required.
• Inspects work site to determine method of installation, tools, material and necessary equipment needed to complete job assignments.
• Plan work to ensure cost effect use of labor and materials.
• Replaces ceiling tiles when applicable.
• Assists other crafts when requested.
• Encourages a "Safety First" attitude.
• Performs basic functions such as replacing ballast, switches, outlets, fuses, etc. and disconnecting motors with regard to experience and safety.
• Required to respond to emergencies at hours other than normally scheduled

Additional (temporary) work assignments as needed

• Assists in maintaining and servicing University piping and sanitary facilities.
• Assist in the snow removal operations dictated by departmental workloads and priorities, with regard to experience and safety.
• Assists in installing equipment.
• When required by immediate supervisor, with regard to experience and safety. 

Preventative Maintenance

• Conducts periodic inspections of University buildings and utilities systems.  Reports the results of inspections to any or all of Facilities Services staff orally or in writing, when applicable.
• Insures that planned preventive maintenance schedules and activities are completed in accordance with OEM recommendations and industry standards to insure prolonged life and usefulness of operating equipment and facilities and to minimize breakdowns or failures of such equipment and facilities.  Assist management in preparing, developing and maintaining records, reports, recommendations, evaluations, etc., reflecting the conditions under which systems and equipment are operated to measure the efficiency and economy of operations.  Maintain and submit reports of all man-hours and materials utilized in performing maintenance functions for the University, when applicable.
• Coordinate the activities of assigned function(s) with other departments and university organizational units as necessary to insure disruption of normal campus operations is minimized.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned, with respect to ability and safety. 
• Assist management in monitoring and approving the activities of contract personnel and services in assigned area of responsibility as required to assure that satisfactory and acceptable performance standards, specifications, material and labor cost, work schedules, etc., are maintained.
• Encourage all Safety and Accident Prevention procedures are followed. 

Documentation

• Perform data entry on Work order system to provide work history.
• Provides feedback to improve PM system.
• All problems that impact equipment that requires repair must be documented via e-mail to their immediate supervisor. 

 Professional Development/Training

• Personal learning:  Division level, as required to maintain skill level, Keep current with training involving regulation revisions and changes.

Benefits of Maintenance Technician

• Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
• Ten paid vacation days first year of employment
• Ten paid holidays
• University paid and matching contribution to retirement
• University contribution to Health Savings Account –  
• Plus, a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus

For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Education of Maintenance Technician

• Requires a high school diploma/GED

Experience of Maintenance Technician

• 2 years minimum experience
• Verified experience in basic building repairs in an instructional or commercial setting

Core Competencies of Maintenance Technician

• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize tasks in a self-directed work environment and maintain high levels of productivity while under functional supervision, with limited independent skilled work performed on building systems.
• Demonstrated strong customer service and problem solving orientation; seeks to solve problems with a sense of urgency
• Possession of strong mechanical aptitude
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Maintain work logs
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work assignments
• Ability to handle any and all power tools, ladders, and other necessary power equipment as required
• Must have knowledge of standard practices and tools used in the maintenance and repair of building facilities; safety practices and procedures related to the building trades
• Basic math to add subtract multiply and divide
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to navigate a database
• Valid driver's license with good driving record (as determined by WL Risk Management via Motor Vehicle Records check)
• Majority of work includes walking and standing with very little sitting
• Climbing stairs and ladders up to 10ft high also included in work day
• Must be able to lift, push pull and carry up to 50lbs frequently and up to 60lbs occassionally
• May be subject to call back to the University for emergency purposes
• Must work overtime as needed.

Additional Information

FLSA Status