Maintenance Technician

Berkeley College is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our team in Woodand Park, NJ. Under the direction of the Director of Building and Grounds, performs various repair tasks in the following areas: painting, moderate electrical, moderate plumbing, moderate carpentry, minor HVAC (filter changes) and climate control, minor lock repair, minor appliance repair. Also perform custodial and trash removal as needed.

Snow removal is required. Moving and room set up/breakdown for campus events. May be asked to work at multiple locations.

Duties and Responsibilities are:

* This is an onsite position. Remote or hybrid is not available.

* Ability to use hand and power tools.

* Valid driver's license with favorable driving record to drive a 15 Passenger Van is needed.

* Basic knowledge of plumbing, electric, carpentry, and snow removal equipment.

* Ability to lift 50 lbs.

* Responds to maintenance requests by employees for items needing repair in offices or common area.

* Ability to reach overhead to perform various functions such as changing light bulbs and ceiling tiles.

* Ensures that walls, floor coverings, doors, any woodwork in the common areas of the facility are properly maintained.

* Responds appropriately to management and/or facility emergencies by assisting as needed.

* Minor landscaping and groundskeeping.

* Ability to communicate effectively with team members and associates at all levels of the organization and be able to complete daily work order requests.

* Some basic vehicle maintenance. Know how to change wipers, check lubricants, able to perform light pre-trip and post-trip inspections where applicable or needed.

Salary Range: $37,000 to $38,000

Job Location and

Hours:

* This is an onsite position. Remote or hybrid is not available.

* May be asked to work at multiple locations.

Hours:

* Hours of work: 10 am to 6 pm Mon - Fri with an occasional Saturday rotating schedule in lieu of having a Friday off. Some weekend flexibility is required on an as needed basis. Must be able to respond to emergency snow removal efforts during winter seasons to work with current facilities team. Some flexibility is needed to cover the evening shift when needed.

Educational Requirement:

* High School or GED Diploma

* Must be 18 years of age.

Knowledge of

Skills and Abilities:

* Ability to use hand and power tools

* Valid driver license with favorable record.

* Ability to lift 50 lbs.

* Ability to speak, read and write English.

* Previous building maintenance experience preferred.

* Able to work Mon-Fri (10 AM - 6 PM) and one Saturday per month instead of Friday (8 AM to 4 PM) based on team rotating shift.

* Basic computer skill knowledge - Microsoft Outlook and Word.

* Able to use a smartphone.

* Able to work in a team environment.

Berkeley College is committed to excellence in diversity and equity and the continuation of an inclusive learning and working environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for all positions regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin, marital and veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. We believe in fostering inclusion, acceptance, and understanding in our community by employing individuals who bring unique perspectives to the college.

All interested individuals, including people of all races and national origin, people of all ages, people of all religions, people with or without disabilities, and/or people with any gender identity and sexual orientation, are urged to apply.