Maintenance Craftsman

The successful candidate performs semi-skilled duties in the operation, maintenance, and repair of buildings and related facilities and systems.

At the College of Eastern Idaho, we're dedicated to providing open access to affordable, high-quality education that meets the needs of our students, regional employers, and the community. To support our dedicated faculty and staff, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying employees:

• Affordable Health Plans:
  With three medical plan options, you can select healthcare coverage that best meets your needs. See rates here.
• Supporting Work-Life Balance:
  Earn sick leave with no accrual limit starting day one. Staff accrue vacation leave starting at 15 days a year with a tiered system (Faculty excluded from vacation leave).
• Retirement Savings:
  Faculty and exempt staff are enrolled in the Fidelity 401 (a) plan. Non-exempt or vested employees are enrolled in the PERSI base plan. View contribution rates here.
• Life Insurance: no-cost coverage for you and your dependents with the option to add more.
• Educational Savings:
  Significant tuition fee discounts for qualifying employees and their dependents.
• Exclusive Discounts:
  Enjoy local discounts on cell plans, movie tickets, gyms, and more.

• Maintain and repair panels, circuits, wiring, receptacles, and switches
• Replaces motors, fans, lights, starters,ballasts, and auxiliary heat systems
• Repair extension cords
• Changelight bulbs
• Assist journeyman electricians in new installations

• Maintain and repair faucets, sinks, drains, toilets, tubs, water heaters, and water service and drain lines
• Unplug drain systems, repair leaks, and install washers
• Cut and thread or sweats pipe
• Repair steam traps and pipes on heat systems
• Assist journeyman plumbers in the installation and remodeling of plumbing systems

• Build partitions and walls, install windows, door frames, stairways, and railings
• Hang doors
• Repair damaged wall surfaces
• Sand and refinish hardwood floors;
• Build and set forms and pour andfinishconcrete
• Build fences and gates

• Maintain and repair heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems
• Monitor boiler room by readinggaugesfor pressure and records in the logbook
• Check and repair leaks in heating/cooling systems
• Replace thermostats, control and zone valves, and power heads
• Change/wash filters

• Conduct preventive maintenance on building devices and systems
• Operate equipment such as mowers, forklifts, tractors, snowplows, saws, jointers, sweepers, and presses
• Maintain hand and power tools associated with mechanics, carpentry, electrical plumbing, and general building maintenance
• Patchand repair roofs
• Install door and lock hardware
• Move furniture
• Paint walls and woodwork
• Maintain, patch and repair concrete and asphalt
• Haul debris to dump
• Weld using arc, acetylene, or similar type equipment
• Replace broken windows
• Shovel snow
• Repair and maintain Health Professions Program's miscellaneous items such as; scales, lifts, and wheelchairs
• Assist other maintenance staff performing generally related duties
• Responds to emergency callbacks
• May perform duties in the organization, operation, and minor maintenance and repair of equipment such as mowers, tractors, trailers, pickups
• May install and maintain signs
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

• Knowledge of heating and cooling system maintenance and repair
• Experience performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair involving carpentry, plumbing, electrical and general building maintenance trades work
• Experience using and maintaining tools and equipment normally associated with carpentry, mechanics, plumbing, and electrical work
• Incumbent must reside in Idaho (Currently CEI doesn’t sponsor Visas)

• Some positions require a valid regular driver's license and/or a commercial driver's license (CDL) with special endorsements
• Bilingual (Spanish)

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This position involves lifting and carrying items weighing approximately 90 pounds, bending, stooping, and climbing ladders. Incumbent may work in all weather conditions and move in and around confined spaces. Work may be required in remote and rugged terrain.

On-site work is essential and regular predictable attendance is required. Employees may be required to work at occasional events and handle tasks outside of regular working hours.

Employment at College of Eastern Idaho will be contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation and may require a credit and/or motor vehicle background investigation depending on the position. Please refer to Policy 225:
Background Checks.

EOE/ADA - Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, preference may be given to qualified veterans under state and federal laws and regulations.

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