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

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 emergency situations, such as floods, alarms, outages, 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 pip systems, fixtures, paint, HVAC systems, lock systems, compressors, generators, etc.
• 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 Associates Degree
• Three years of Maintenance experience with a general understanding in carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing
• Valid Driver’s License

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

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds.

All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, background checks 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 2 professional references
• Answer all application questions

Please address the cover letter to:

Mr. Dan Haynes, Director of Maintenance

Valparaiso University

Required Skills

Required Experience

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience

· 1 or more years of experience using the Python programming language

· Ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, in a professional manner when dealing with employees, members, vendors and company contacts

• Ability to follow the core values of honesty, integrity, mutual respect, pride and ownership

Desired S kills and Abilities:

· Experience with Linux servers

· Experience with HTML, Javascript, and CSS

· Experience using GitHub or equivalent for source control

· Experience creating and utilizing unit tests

· Knowledge of RESTful and SOAP web services

· Knowledge of Relational Databases and related tools including Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle preferred

· Excellent debugging and problem solving skills

· Prior banking or financial technology experience preferred

· Experience with Ruby preferred

Purdue Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled