Maintenance Technician

Ivy Tech Community College•East Chicago, IN

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to work with maintenance personnel as well as contracted services personnel at the college campus. The primary objective of this position is to maintain school facilities, grounds and properties in a condition of optimal operating excellence, so that full educational use of the facility may be attainable at all times. This role involves coordinating maintenance and upkeep of physical plant facilities, ensuring safety, and performing various craft skills in the routine maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment. The technician will also assist in structural repairs, grounds maintenance, and maintaining computer control systems.

Requirements

Associate Degree Preferred.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Technical expertise in the area of electrical, heating/air, plumbing, mechanical and basic carpentry.
Ability to work alone as well with others.
Initiative and ability to work without supervision, when required.
Good attendance and punctuality a must.
Valid driver’s license.
Previous facilities maintenance experience or comparable construction/industrial experience.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
Familiar with building, plumbing and electrical codes.
Ability to plan and estimate time and materials.
Ability to work varied schedules including Saturdays and evenings, as well as overtime.
Strong working knowledge of Building Maintenance Management programs.
Have the ability to work independently and be able to communicate, both written and oral.
Willingness to pursue additional training as necessary.
Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

Nice To Haves

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the coordination of the maintenance and upkeep of physical plant facilities with campus personnel during assigned projects.
Responsible for the safety of facilities during assigned projects and demonstrate and promote good safety practices.
Work well in an organized manner with attention to details.
Assist in the development of specifications related to contracted services, i.e., facilities, painting, landscaping, snow removal, etc. for all campuses in Lake County.
Responsible for performing various craft skills in the routine maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment, such as, troubleshooting and making minor repairs to motors, pumps, air compressors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, heating and air conditioning units, perform wiring, plumbing and carpentry tasks.
Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics and operate power tools, both stationary and portable.
Coordinate and work with room scheduler in regards to planned maintenance projects.
Assist and coordinate emergency repairs to buildings and mechanical equipment.
Assist in structural repairs and renovation to buildings both interior and exterior.
Perform and/or coordinate outside grounds maintenance including snow removal, landscaping and lot cleanups.
Assist in maintaining computer control systems (HVAC, Security, etc.).
Respond to emergency requests.
Other duties logically assigned by the supervisor or leadership may be required.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services