Position Description:

This position is responsible for performing routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs to the University's systems and equipment, encompassing carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing services.

Major Responsibilities:

• Replace light bulbs and ballasts throughout campus
• Perform routine maintenance inspections and repairs of mechanical systems and equipment, electrical equipment, and plumbing systems
• Respond to urgent or emergencies, such as floods, alarms, outages, and equipment failures
• Complete work orders and communicate the status when resolved or an update is appropriate
• Coordinate, troubleshoot, repair, assemble, and install wiring, electrical components, plumbing and piping systems, fixtures, paint, HVAC systems, lock systems, compressors, generators, etc.
• Basic HVAC troubleshooting and reset of equipment
• Reset circuit breakers, water and gas shut-offs, and isolation
• Respond to complications with the dining services kitchen equipment
• Inspect alarm systems
• Service and monitor water softeners, reverse osmosis, and de-ionized water systems
• Assist in snow and ice removal
• Perform carpentry repairs as needed
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and job specifications
• Assist other trades as needed

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• On-the-job experience, Vocational School, or Associate's Degree
• Five plus years of Maintenance experience with knowledge in carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing
• Valid Driver’s License
• Certified Pool Operator License required

Other Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Working knowledge of computers for tasks including reading email, logging hours, and entering work order information
• Ability to work independently, but also an excellent collaborator and team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to problem solve and creatively overcome obstacles
• Knowledge of a wide variety of tools and equipment
• Familiarity and knowledge of Fire Systems, including the ability to acknowledge, silence, and reset

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All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon the receipt of clear results from a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history records, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal and professional references. If applicable to the position, they will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.**

To be considered for this position, you must upload:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of 3 professional references
• Answer all application questions

Please address the cover letter to:

Mr. Dan Haynes
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana

Required Skills

Required Experience

A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required. Qualified candidates will have 3-5 years of experience or a technical degree and 1 year of experience. Basic PLC/CNC knowledge is a plus. The ability to read to read tape measures and efficiently operate all other required measuring devices is also required. Candidates best suited for this role will have a proven ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment. Basic ability to read, write, speak, and understand English is required for safety purposes.