Maintenance Technician - Electrical & Plumbing focus

Maintenance Technician - Electrical & Plumbing focus

Thiel College is currently seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and preventative maintenance tasks across campus facilities. This position requires hands-on experience in general building maintenance with working knowledge of electrical and/or plumbing systems. The technician supports a safe, functional, and welcoming campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Primary duties:

The Maintenance Technician performs a range of general maintenance and repair duties to support safe, functional campus facilities. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing basic electrical and plumbing systems, completing preventative maintenance tasks, responding to routine and emergency work orders, and assisting with carpentry, painting, and other building-related repairs as needed. The technician documents work performed using the work order system, maintains tools and work areas, follows safety and regulatory requirements, and provides professional, customer-focused service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors while collaborating with facilities staff and contractors.

Performs other duties as required and assigned.

Education and Experience:

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of experience in facilities or building maintenance.

Candidates must have demonstrated working knowledge of general maintenance practices with basic to intermediate skills in electrical and/or plumbing systems, the ability to read and interpret work orders and technical information, and the capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively. A valid driver's license, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to perform the physical demands of the position while adhering to safety and regulatory standards are also required.

Physical Requirements:

Good physical condition, motor skills, hand and eye coordination, and manual dexterity. May be required to lift, push, or pull up to 70 pounds. May be required to crouch, kneel, bend, or stand for long periods. Capable of climbing at moderate heights. Possible exposure to chemical, mechanical, or electrical hazards, dust, fumes, and odorous working conditions. May be required to work outdoors in inclement weather.

May be required to wear protective clothing or devices, such as goggles, gloves, masks or shields.

Work Environment:

This position may require participation in on-call rotation, occasional evening or weekend work, and response to emergency situations as needed to support campus operations. A general office and campus environment is to be expected.

Supervision:

Supervises some student workers and/or provide functional guidance of support staff or other employees who work on a project or assignment on a temporary or intermittent basis.

Safety/Training Requirements:

Continuing education for topics relevant to the field. Periodic training on topics of nondiscrimination, prevention of harassment, prevention of sexual misconduct, and other topics as required. General safety training and ergonomics training relevant to an office environment.

A post-job-offer physical exam and background check will be required (scheduled and paid by the College).

To Apply:

Thiel College welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Please note, however, that we are unable to provide employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Qualified applicants should apply by clicking here. Any additional application materials should be attached in a single PDF document using candidate's last name as the document title.

Materials will be reviewed as received and continue until position is filled.

Thiel College is committed to attracting a culturally and professionally diverse faculty and staff who engage our students by providing a rich and fulfilling curricular and co-curricular experience.