Maintenance Associate

Location: Hillsboro

Position Title Maintenance Associate PIN 421000 Classification Summary

This class is the first level in the Maintenance series. Incumbents are responsible for performing routine maintenance activities by providing general preventative maintenance and assisting higher-level mechanics, plumbers, and electricians in performing general maintenance and repairs; performing snow removal duty; providing support to event setup as needed. May need to assist and mentor temporary and student workers.

Minimum Education and/or Training and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and a minimum of one year of experience required.

Preferred Education and/or Training and Experience Licensing Requirements

Valid Driver's License

Essential Job Function

These are the job duties that are required of the position.

Classification Duties

* Perform interior building maintenance and repairs such as painting, floor covering, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work. (B2)

* Perform routine building cleaning work. (A1)

* Maintains an inventory of supplies. (A1)

* Provide support to higher-level maintenance staff as needed. (A1)

* Perform required inclement weather duties as directed during regular or unscheduled shift days/hours to assure the safety of campus navigation for all pedestrians and motorists including but not limited to, plowing snow, sleet, ice, and chemical application to parking lots and sidewalks, entrances, etc. (A1)

* Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

Position Duties

* Monitor student and temporary workers assignments and productivity as needed for basic B&G work and needs.

* Monitor and maintain work order and preventative maintenance program.

* Flexibility and attention to needed tasks requested that are not an official work order but requested by department management.

* Perform routine exterior building and campus infrastructure cleaning work.

* Monitor bulk salt and inclement weather supplies.

* Perform event set-ups, tables, chairs, commencement ceremony etc.

* Receive deliveries and oversized packages as necessary in a timely manner upon arrival, physically, pallet jack, forklift etc. Place or deliver items to appropriate labeled/addressed location.

* Comply with all College and relevant governmental safety guidelines.

Multistate Employer

Employees of Jefferson College must reside in Missouri or Illinois.

Multistate Employer

Position Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge

Basic knowledge of hand and power tools;

Understanding of carpentry principles;

Understanding of mechanical and engine components;

Basic understanding of locking systems;

Basic knowledge regarding door hardware installation;

Basic knowledge of plumbing;

Basic knowledge of painting;

Applicable computers and software.

Skills

Performing general labor and maintenance in assigned area of responsibility;

Operating applicable tools, equipment, and machinery;

Reading and comprehending manuals, specifications, drawings, and blueprints;

Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Software

Bucket truck;

Front end loader;

Forklift;

Snow plow;

Various hand tools

Physical Factors

Physical Effort

Physical Effort Very Heavy Work:
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Posting Information

Division Buildings & Grounds (DIV) Department Finance & Administration Reports To Maintenance Supervisor Wage/Salary $17.25 per hour Status Full-time If Part-time, hours per week If Non-exempt, work days If Non-exempt, work hours

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S00659P Desired Start Date 01/26/2026 Open Date Close Date Special Instructions Summary

This position is open until filled. Review of applications is underway.

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The procedure is available to any Jefferson College student, employee, or applicant who feels that he or she has been discriminated against in employment, student programs, or student activities.