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Maintenance Technician

Employer
Carthage College
Location
Wisconsin, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Oct 12, 2020


This position is responsible for maintaining day-to-day plumbing and fire protection services for the College campus buildings.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Maintain and support all campus plumbing fixtures, drainage, and water supply.
  • Maintain and support all fire sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, and fire hood systems.
  • Maintain and support all snow removal operations as needed for campus.
  • Responsible for Chapel set-up operations and furniture moving as needed.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.
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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)
  • Requires a minimum education generally equivalent to an Associate’s Degree from a related technical college program. It is desirable for the employee to be certified in Forklift Operation (Train the Trainer), NIULPE Third Glass Power Engineering, State of Wisconsin Cross Connection Control Tester Registration.
  • Requires a minimum of 3 to 12 months of similar maintenance operations experience.
  • Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees, students, and faculty members.
  • Requires the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, division, and
  • Requires the ability to use a personal computer and Web browser, helpdesk ticketing, and network troubleshooting software.
  • Requires the ability to use a variety of hand and power tools such as a hammer, screwdriver, and electric
  • Requires knowledge of and the ability to use a variety of standard office equipment such as a telephone and computer keyboard.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING REQUIRED:

Requires the ability to wear safety glasses, hard hat, hearing protection, and rubber gloves as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “occasionally” means up to 1/3 of working time, “regularly” means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and “frequently” means 2/3 and more of working time.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee must regularly walk, kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to reach above shoulders, taste and/or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move over 100 pounds to move furniture between offices. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Work is performed in an office environment in a variety of work locations throughout the Carthage Campus. The employee is occasionally working near moving mechanical parts, in high precarious places, in wet/humid conditions, in outdoor conditions, with exposure to bodily fluids and contagious diseases, in proximity to fumes or airborne particles, and near the risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud, depending on tools/equipment used in campus work location (such as drilling and loud machinery).

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Institutional Information

Founded in 1847, Carthage College combines an environment of reflection and self-discovery with a culture of high expectation, so that our students uncover and ignite their true potential. As a four-year private liberal arts college with roots in the Lutheran tradition, we place a strong emphasis on both moral and intellectual values. Our prime location in Kenosha, Wisconsin, midway between Chicago and Milwaukee, allows students the opportunity to learn in a professional context. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum on the shore of Lake Michigan is home to 150 scholars, 2,600 full-time students, and 400 part-time students. Our rich academic experience equips students with foundational knowledge and skills, preparing graduates to be lifelong learners and to lead meaningful, productive lives.

Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.

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