Maintenance Technician
Purdue Research Foundation · West Lafayette, IN · 1 mo ago
On-siteManufacturingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Perform general repair and maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, grounds keeping, moving, and housekeeping for commercial units.
- Drive PRF truck daily to various locations to perform maintenance tasks.
- HVAC - Maintain and repair heating and cooling systems. Troubleshoot and test components using proper equipment. Replace worn and defective parts using proper hand and power tools.
- Plumbing - Make minor plumbing repairs (i.e., fixing leaks, installing and re-setting fixtures, cleaning drains and general plumbing maintenance).
- Electrical - Serve as an electrician for maintenance and repair of electrical wiring. This will include replacement of fixtures, switches, receptacles, circuit breakers, installation of electrical fixtures of circuits. General electrical troubleshooting.
- Carpentry - Serve as a principle carpenter for the purpose of maintaining, remodeling PRF properties as requested and directed by the Supervisor. This carpentry function may include such items as repairing and/or replacing glass in windows, removing and installing kitchen cabinets, removing and replacing door locks, remodeling and redecorating of rooms.
- Painting - Responsible for painting both interior and exterior of units. This function includes the preparation of the surface prior to painting. Refinishing and varnishing of floors would also be included.
- Grounds keeping - Assist with removal of snow from public sidewalk areas for properties as directed by supervisor. Trimming and pruning of shrubs and small bushes.
- Housekeeping - Duties include washing windows, cleaning floors and/or sweeping carpet and cleaning of entire unit.
- City Inspections - Upon the request of the Supervisor, this position will accompany the West Lafayette City Inspector as inspections are performed on PRF houses and apartments.
- General Labor - Move PRF-owned furniture and appliances from one property to another to meet the needs of current or future tenants as directed by Supervisor.
- Other duties of similar or related nature may be assigned by Supervisor to be performed as necessary.
Requirements
- Must be a dependable, responsible team player.
- Good organizational skills.
- Task-oriented and able to work without close supervision.
- EPA certification required.
- HVAC experience required. HVAC certification preferred.
- Ability to work outdoors.
- Ability to work with chemicals, electrical, gases and machinery with moving parts.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.
- Favorable background check and negative controlled substance test required.
- Valid driver’s license and insurability by Purdue carriers required.
- Overtime required.
- Periodic on-call hours.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- A minimum of five years of experience in repair and maintenance is required.
Skills
- EPA certification required.
- HVAC experience required. HVAC certification preferred.
- Ability to work outdoors.
- Ability to work with chemicals, electrical, gases and machinery with moving parts.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays per year.
- Accrue up to 22 vacation days a year.
- Traditional pre-tax 403(b) and Roth retirement plans available. 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan and immediate vesting.
- Employer funded Preventative Dental and Vision insurance.
- Tuition discounts on eligible programs at Purdue University and Purdue Global for qualified employees, spouses, and dependents.