year) @ Northwood Tech Superior Campus

Northwood Technical College•Superior, WI

8d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Northwood Technical College is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a full-time Maintenance Specialist at the Superior Campus. Under the direction and supervision of the Facility Maintenance Manager , the Maintenance Specialist performs a variety of tasks required to maintain a clean and safe campus environment. The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for building operations , building/equipment/vehicle repair s , troubleshooting and repair operational systems and equipment .

Requirements

Combination of related education and/or work experience totaling three years
Post-secondary training or work experience in facilities and equipment maintenance and repair
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds; bend, twist, stoop, and climb ladders on a repetitive basis
Ability to understand technical specifications, blueprints, and manuals
Ability to understand automatic controls, including testing and monitoring
Knowledge and skill in trouble-shooting facilities maintenance operations and installation/repair of the following systems:
Electrical
Plumbing
Mechanical
HVAC/R
Ability to establish and maintain effective team relationships and provide excellent customer service
Ability to obtain driver’s license and insurance coverage in accordance with College policy

Responsibilities

Actively embody and promote Northwood Tech’s Values: Collaboration – Value relationships that enhance learning and promote economic development. Innovation – Embrace the latest theories and technologies to support student and community success. Excellence – Prioritize high quality education, services, and continuous improvement in a dynamic learning environment. Community – Value our deep connections to our communities by working together to provide solutions through student success. Support – Empower individuals by supporting their success with quality experiences and services designed to meet their needs. Integrity – Uphold honesty and accountability in a diverse, open, and ethical learning and working environment. Respect – Value each individual and approach all interactions mindfully, with civility, empathy, and openness to new and differing ideas.
Inspect buildings, equipment, and machinery for signs of wear or damage.
Identify, report, diagnose, and repair mechanical problems, malfunctions, or safety hazards.
Perform preventative maintenance on buildings, equipment, and machinery.
Make repairs to furniture, cleaning equipment and changes to facilities, including minor carpentry.
Properly remove/transport equipment and furniture, etc., to storage facilities as needed
Facility Repairs:
Move walls
Painting/refinishing
Recovering floors
Installing/removing doors, locks, windows, etc.
Replace flooring
Complete minor electrical/plumbing repairs
Recognize and properly apply safety procedures relating to job duties
Rectify safety hazards
Utilize proper safety procedures
Report safety hazards on equipment or facilities to supervisor
Utilize appropriate technology for communication purposes (email, voicemail, e-time, office communicator, Akita Box).
Perform facility security duties in accordance with established procedures including weekend and holiday building checks.
Secure all doors and windows
Test and set entrance alarms
Test fire/freeze alarms
Test and set motion detector equipment
De-alarm and open facilities and classrooms as per written/verbal instructions
Complete records
Perform grounds keeping duties
Mow lawn
Properly remove snow
Properly remove litter from grounds
Assist in landscaping, i.e., trees, shrubs, flowers, and hedges
Properly apply chemicals, i.e., fertilizers, pest controls, herbicides
Sweep lots for outdoor trainings
Perform shipping/receiving duties as necessary
Unload, distribute or store in proper location, utilizing a forklift as needed
Complete, sign, route paperwork to proper authority or supervisor
Maintain inventory of consumables
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers.
Demonstrate a positive attitude
Demonstrate good human relations skills in dealing with internal and external customers
Work cooperatively with peers
Project appropriate image in accordance with dress guidelines
Assist in the development and maintenance of a preventative maintenance program.
Identify, report, and take action to solve mechanical problems, malfunctions, or safety hazards.
Properly maintain, repair, adjust and operate equipment.
Motors
Pumps
Vehicles
Snow plowing equipment
Lawn and yard equipment
Air handling units
Boilers and heating units
Electrical and pneumatic control systems
Lighting systems
Security systems
Any other equipment affecting facilities and classroom instruction, determined by administration and supervisor.
Program and operate computerized operational systems related to facility/energy management, including troubleshooting of systems.
Comply with college guidelines, policies, and procedures in performance of job duties (i.e., forklift training, Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazardous Materials)
Other duties as assigned.