Maintenance Specialist IV

Pay range: $25–$30 an hour

About the role

Our Maintenance Specialist IV is responsible for the repair and preventative maintenance of campus buildings and surrounding areas. Maintaining the campus with a high level of pride is integral to the success of our students who are looking to change their lives through technical training.

The ideal candidate has proficiency in several of the repair and construction trades such as painting and drywall repair, plumbing, electrical, welding, and HVAC repair. Basic computer skills are needed, and experience using forklifts and scissor lifts is a plus. Candidates must be able to safely and efficiently work independently and have a team-player approach.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain the structure of the establishment by performing moderately difficult work in a skilled trade, such as construction, plumbing, electrical wiring, welding, HVAC, and other related maintenance activities by determining the best methodology and materials necessary to complete assignments.
• Ensure all equipment is functioning properly.
• Perform work and log safety and preventative maintenance tasks according to schedule or checklist.
• Notify management concerning the need for major repairs.
• Assist in training other maintenance personnel in areas of basic construction, plumbing, electrical, welding, and related maintenance skills.
• Set up classrooms and auditoriums for campus functions.
• Adhere to standard safety practices, including but not limited to wearing gloves, glasses, or other appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of experience in building maintenance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential.
• Ability to provide flexible and adaptable work schedules.
• Ability to maintain a professional image and work environment.
• Must possess good communication, planning, organization, and judgment skills.
• Intermediate to advanced level construction, painting, plumbing, electrical, and welding skills.
• Must be able to safely and properly use hand tools.
• Experience with electrical test equipment and welding equipment is a plus.

Skills

• Able and willing to:
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason.
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks.
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at company locations.
• Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering, and category flexibility.
• Use good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked on simultaneously.
• Gain, understand, and apply information and data as it relates to essential functions of the position.
• Foster long-term relationships with stakeholders.

Schedule

• Regular business hours with occasional overtime required.
• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Works with and near chemicals in a controlled environment.