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What You'll be Doing:
Performs a wide range of building repair and maintenance tasks for Operations and Maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, painting, plastering, and locksmithing. Responds to service requests, helps diagnose problems, and recommends appropriate repairs or maintenance solutions.
Overtime may be required based on operational needs.
This position represents a dual-level posting and will be filled as Associate Maintenance Technician (S1) or Maintenance Technician (S2). The hiring manager will determine the job level based on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate.
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Join a team that keeps Purdue University’s campus running smoothly and looking its best year-round, and enjoy a benefits package designed for you and your family:
- Tuition discounts for employees and dependents, plus free degrees through Purdue Global
- Paid training and strong opportunities for career advancement
- 10 paid holidays plus an extended winter break
- Vacation starts at 2 weeks and grows to 20 days per year
- 2 weeks of sick leave annually
- Comprehensive health insurance with Health Savings Account (HSA)
- On-campus Center for Healthy Living
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience (S1)
Qualified Candidates Will Need:
- High school diploma/GED
- General maintenance work experience
- Familiarity with University policies regarding building maintenance and security preferred
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
Education and Experience (S2)
Qualified Candidates Will Need:
- High school diploma/GED
- 3+ years of general maintenance work experience
- Familiarity with University policies regarding building maintenance and security preferred
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 We’d Like You To 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
Career Stream
- Administrative and Operational Support 1
- Pay Band: S030
- Job Code: 20003377
- Administrative and Operational Support 2
- Pay Band: S040
- Job Code: 20003378
Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/
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