Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

This position is responsible for performing routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs to the University’s systems and equipment including carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.

• Replace light bulbs and ballasts throughout campus
• Perform routine maintenance inspections and repairs of mechanical systems and equipment, electrical equipment, and plumbing systems
• Respond to urgent or emergency situations, such as floods, alarms, outages, equipment failures
• Complete work orders and communicate the status when resolved or an update is appropriate
• Coordinate, troubleshoot, repair, assemble and install wiring, electrical components, plumbing and pipe systems, fixtures, paint, HVAC systems, lock systems, compressors, generators, etc.
• Assist in snow and ice removal
• Perform carpentry repairs as needed
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches and job specifications
• Assist other trades as needed

• On‑the‑job experience, Vocational School, or Associate’s Degree
• Three years of maintenance experience with a general understanding in carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing
• Valid driver’s license

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Working knowledge of computers for tasks including reading email, logging hours and entering work order information
• Ability to work independently, but also an excellent collaborator and team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to problem‑solve and creatively overcome obstacles
• Knowledge of a wide variety of tools and equipment
• Familiarity and knowledge of fire systems, including the ability to acknowledge, silence and reset them

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds.

All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, background checks will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.