Job Description
Req Id:  39360
Job Title:  Maintenance Technician
City:  West Lafayette
Job Description: 

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What You'll Be Doing:

Assist in performing a variety of repair and maintenance duties on building structures for Operations and Maintenance.  To include but not limited to:  plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, painting, plastering and locksmithing.  Respond to and prioritize work orders.  Assist with troubleshooting and diagnosing problems and help determine repair or maintenance recommendations. 

 

Note: This position represents a dual-level posting and will be filled as an Associate Service Maintenance Worker (S1) or a Service Maintenance Worker (S2).  The hiring manager will determine the job level based on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate.

What We're Looking For:

Associate Service Maintenance Worker Day (S1):

Education and Experience
Qualified Candidates Will Need:

  • High school diploma/GED
  • 0-1 years of general maintenance work experience 

 

Skills Needed:

  • Proficiency in one or more of the following: basic plumbing, carpentry, electricity, painting, plastering and lock smith fields. 
  • Mechanical aptitude and leadership skills helpful 
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics and written and verbal instructions, perform basic math functions 
  • Competencies for this position are work standards and productivity, communication, interpersonal and intercultural relations, decision making, and dependability; may include financial, coaching, delegation, and planning  
  • Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and coworkers, and customers 
  • Ability to lift and move up to 60 pounds, climb ladders, and stand, walk or stoop extensively 
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from different viewpoints and backgrounds  
  • A valid US or Canadian drivers’ license 


What's Nice to Have:

  • Familiarity with University policies regarding building maintenance and security

 

Service Maintenance Worker Day (S2):

Education and Experience
Qualified Candidates Will Need:

  • High school diploma/GED
  • 3+ years of general maintenance work experience

 

Skills Needed:

  • Proficiency in one or more of the following: basic plumbing, carpentry, electricity, painting, plastering and locksmith fields. 
  • Mechanical aptitude and leadership skills helpful. 
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics and written and verbal instructions. Perform basic math functions. 
  • Competencies for this position are work standards and productivity, communication, interpersonal and intercultural relations, decision making, and dependability; may include financial, coaching, delegation, and planning. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and coworkers, and customers. 
  • Ability to lift and move up to 60 pounds, climb ladders, and stand, walk or stoop extensively. 
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from different viewpoints and backgrounds.  
  • A valid US or Canadian drivers’ license. 

 

What's Nice to Have:

  • Familiarity with University policies regarding building maintenance and security 

What We’d Like to You Know:

  • To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
  • Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position   
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position 
  • FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime) 
  • Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan 
  • Purdue University is an EO/EA employer

Career Stream

  • Administrative and Operational Support 1 (S1)
  • Pay Band S030
  • Job Code# 20003377

 

  • Administrative and Operational Support 2 (S2)
  • Pay Band S040
  • Job Code# 20003378
Posting Start Date:  10/22/25