Maintenance Specialist (full-time/2080 hours/year) @ Northwood Tech Superior Campus

Northwood Technical College is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a full-time Maintenance Specialist at the Superior Campus.

Under the direction and supervision of the Facility Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Specialist performs a variety of tasks required to maintain a clean and safe campus environment. The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for building operations, building/equipment/vehicle repairs, troubleshooting and repair operational systems and equipment.

Actively embody and promote Northwood Tech's Values:
• Collaboration - Value relationships that enhance learning and promote economic development.
• Innovation - Embrace the latest theories and technologies to support student and community success.
• Excellence - Prioritize high quality education, services, and continuous improvement in a dynamic learning environment.
• Community - Value our deep connections to our communities by working together to provide solutions through student success.
• Support - Empower individuals by supporting their success with quality experiences and services designed to meet their needs.
• Integrity - Uphold honesty and accountability in a diverse, open, and ethical learning and working environment.
• Respect - Value each individual and approach all interactions mindfully, with civility, empathy, and openness to new and differing ideas.
• Inspect buildings, equipment, and machinery for signs of wear or damage.
• Identify, report, diagnose, and repair mechanical problems, malfunctions, or safety hazards.
• Perform preventative maintenance on buildings, equipment, and machinery.
• Make repairs to furniture, cleaning equipment and changes to facilities, including minor carpentry.
  • Properly remove/transport equipment and furniture, etc., to storage facilities as needed
• Facility Repairs:
  • Move walls
  • Painting/refinishing
  • Recovering floors
  • Installing/removing doors, locks, windows, etc.
  • Replace flooring
  • Complete minor electrical/plumbing repairs
• Recognize and properly apply safety procedures relating to job duties
  • Rectify safety hazards
  • Utilize proper safety procedures
  • Report safety hazards on equipment or facilities to supervisor
• Utilize appropriate technology for communication purposes (email, voicemail, e-time, office communicator, Akita Box).
• Perform facility security duties in accordance with established procedures including weekend and holiday building checks.
  • Secure all doors and windows
  • Test and set entrance alarms
  • Test fire/freeze alarms
  • Test and set motion detector equipment
  • De-alarm and open facilities and classrooms as per written/verbal instructions
  • Complete records
• Perform grounds keeping duties
  • Mow lawn
  • Properly remove snow
  • Properly remove litter from grounds
  • Assist in landscaping, i.e., trees, shrubs, flowers, and hedges
  • Properly apply chemicals, i.e., fertilizers, pest controls, herbicides
  • Sweep lots for outdoor trainings
• Perform shipping/receiving duties as necessary
  • Unload, distribute or store in proper location, utilizing a forklift as needed
  • Complete, sign, route paperwork to proper authority or supervisor
  • Maintain inventory of consumables
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers.
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude
  • Demonstrate good human relations skills in dealing with internal and external customers
  • Work cooperatively with peers
• Project appropriate image in accordance with dress guidelines
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a preventative maintenance program. Identify, report, and take action to solve mechanical problems, malfunctions, or safety hazards.
• Properly maintain, repair, adjust and operate equipment.
  • Motors
  • Pumps
  • Vehicles
  • Snow plowing equipment
  • Lawn and yard equipment
  • Air handling units
  • Boilers and heating units
  • Electrical and pneumatic control systems
  • Lighting systems
  • Security systems
  • Any other equipment affecting facilities and classroom instruction, determined by administration and supervisor.
• Program and operate computerized operational systems related to facility/energy management, including troubleshooting of systems.
• Comply with college guidelines, policies, and procedures in performance of job duties (i.e., forklift training, Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazardous Materials)
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience & Degree Required:

• Combination of related education and/or work experience totaling three years
• Post-secondary training or work experience in facilities and equipment maintenance and repair

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds; bend, twist, stoop, and climb ladders on a repetitive basis
• Ability to understand technical specifications, blueprints, and manuals
• Ability to understand automatic controls, including testing and monitoring
• Knowledge and skill in trouble-shooting facilities maintenance operations and installation/repair of the following systems:
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Mechanical
• HVAC/R
• Ability to establish and maintain effective team relationships and provide excellent customer service
• Ability to obtain driver's license and insurance coverage in accordance with College policy

FY26 Salary - Grade I - $23.79 / hour

Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Long Term/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Wisconsin Retirement System
403(b)/457(b) Retirement Savings
Paid Holidays
Paid Leave

• More detailed information online at https://www.northwoodtech.edu/about/employment/benefits