Service Maintenance Technician

What You’ll Be Doing

The Service Maintenance Technician in the department of Administrative Operations helps keep building systems and equipment running smoothly by performing a variety of repair and maintenance tasks. This includes work in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, painting, plastering, and locksmithing. The role involves responding to work orders, troubleshooting problems, and assisting with repairs as needed. The position requires hands‑on work, the ability to prioritize tasks, and a willingness to learn and assist across multiple trades to keep operations running efficiently.

This position represents a dual‑level posting and will be filled as Service Maintenance Technician (S1) or Service Maintenance Technician (S2). The hiring manager will determine the job level based on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate.

Join a Team That Keeps Purdue University’s Campus Running Smoothly And Looking Its Best Year‑round, And Enjoy a Benefits Package Designed For You And Your Family:

• Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, holiday, sick, and military leave
• Retirement Contributions – Purdue contributes up to 8% of your annual income
• Educational Opportunities – Tuition assistance for you and eligible family members, including the opportunity to earn a degree through Purdue Global.
• Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Life Insurance – Financial protection for you and your loved ones

Qualified Candidates Will Need:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 0-1 years of general maintenance work experience

• Proficiency in one or more of the following: basic plumbing, carpentry, electricity, painting, plastering and locksmith fields
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics and written and verbal instructions, perform basic math functions
• Competencies for this position are work standards and productivity, communication, interpersonal and intercultural relations, decision making, and dependability; may include financial, coaching, delegation, and planning
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and coworkers, and customers
• Ability to lift and move up to 60 pounds, climb ladders, and stand, walk or stoop extensively
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from different viewpoints and backgrounds
• A valid US or Canadian driver’s license

Qualified Candidates Will Need:

• High school diploma/GED3+ years of general maintenance work experience

• Proficiency in one or more of the following: basic plumbing, carpentry, electricity, painting, plastering and locksmith fields
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics and written and verbal instructions. Perform basic math functions
• Competencies for this position are work standards and productivity, communication, interpersonal and intercultural relations, decision making, and dependability; may include financial, coaching, delegation, and planning
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and coworkers, and customers
• Ability to lift and move up to 60 pounds, climb ladders, and stand, walk or stoop extensively
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from different viewpoints and backgrounds
• A valid US or Canadian driver’s license

• Familiarity with University policies regarding building maintenance and security
• Mechanical aptitude and leadership skills helpful

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility:
  Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

• Administrative and Operational Support 1
• Pay Band: S030
• Job Code:
• Administrative and Operations Support 2
• Pay Band: S040
• Job Code:

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