Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Buildings and Grounds Department manages all campus buildings and grounds maintenance. The Maintenance Technician will support the team in ensuring timely and efficient maintenance of all campus buildings and grounds.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• General maintenance work and repairs
• Carpentry, Drywall, and Painting
• Plumbing and Electrical
• Operate heavy machinery (Bobcat, Holder, Single man or Scissors lift)
• Snow removal – use shovel, snow blower, plow
• Be on call – Respond to Emergency calls
• Other duties assigned or delegated

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 or more years of experience in maintenance.
• Knowledge of small engines
• Knowledge of power tools
• Work in a neat and timely manner

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift at least 50lbs and perform physical tasks as needed.
• Work nights or weekends if needed.

Salary and FLSA Status:

• Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 hourly
• FLSA Status:
  Non-exempt, 40 hours

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Generous paid time off (PTO)

Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

About Dominican University:

Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment. Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students.

Institutional Statement:

Dominican University is committed to fostering a supportive academic community that provides access and opportunity for all our students. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal and state employment regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.