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

Northwood Technical College is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a full-time Maintenance Specialist at the Rice Lake Campus. Each of these positions will have a shift from 6 am-2 pm Monday-Friday with a rotation of every 6th Saturday. There are two open positions available.

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)

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, including the tasks performed by Custodian staff.
• 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
• Structural
• 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