Maintenance Craftsman

Job Summary

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

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.

We value your contributions and are committed to your well‑being and success. Visit our Benefits Guide for more information:
Benefits Guide

• Maintain and repair panels, circuits, wiring, receptacles, and switches
• Replaces motors, fans, lights, starters, ballasts, and auxiliary heat systems
• Repair extension cords
• Change light 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 and finish concrete
• Build fences and gates

• Maintain and repair heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems
• Monitor boiler room by reading gauges for 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
• Patch and 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…