Maintenance Assistant

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a nationally recognized and locally trusted college dedicated to advancing the success of all students and economic vitality of the communities we serve through access, high-quality education, and strategic partnerships.    
 

The community that we serve is home to people with a rich range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to supporting an environment where all students and employees thrive and succeed.  We believe every team member enriches our organization with unique skills, perspectives, and solutions. We seek applicants who are motivated and equipped to support all students, to work effectively with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, and to build the vibrancy of our community.
 

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Department: Facilities

Reports To: Manager, Maintenance

Travel: 4 days per month

LOCATION: Green Bay

STANDARD HOURS: 40 hours per week. Typical hours: Monday – Friday, 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Flexibility required to include other hours, as necessary.

PAY RANGE: $18.98 - $20.45/hour

*Salaries/Wages for all finalists (internal and external) will be placed within the range based upon education, experiences, current wages, and internal equity.

POSITION SUMMARY

Maintenance Assistant will respond to maintenance requests to maintain a safe and functional workplace.  Assist NWTC staff with general maintenance activities.  Open/close locations as needed for College operations or events.  Maintain grounds by the safe operation of equipment including mowers, handheld power equipment, trimmers and a variety of snow equipment.  Ability to Identify and complete maintenance tasks as needed.  Assist with custodial tasks as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment, facilities vehicles and buildings to ensure proper operation and functionality, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate

• Interior maintenance including lighting, interior finishes, painting, electrical, cabling, furniture repair, etc.

• Exterior maintenance including general grounds work, snow removal, building envelope maintenance, painting, etc.

• Respond in a timely manner to work requests, providing service as needed to the customer’s satisfaction.

• Safety First operation of vehicles and grounds equipment, with all work being completed per applicable safety regulations and applicable building codes.

• Written, Oral, and Electronic communication to keep teammates and management informed about project status, equipment repairs, general building concerns and emergencies as they arise.

• Understanding of HVACR systems.  Maintenance of these systems.

• Open/close locations and provide campus security as needed.

• Assist staff/students when emergencies arise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent

• Experience: Two years’ maintenance and/or building and grounds maintenance experience desirable
  **An equivalent combination of work experience and education may be considered.

• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Districts Mutual Insurance and Risk Management Services’ terms.

• Currently certified, or the ability to obtain, Forklift and Aerial Lift Certification(s).

Skills and Abilities:

• Student Success: Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support student recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.

• Values: Demonstrate behaviors and action that support the College’s values

• Collaboration: Demonstrate behaviors and actions that create respectful environments and services for all, and the ability to work effectively across differences in background and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Mobility: Ability to move around the campus to attend meetings and events. In addition, must be able to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery. May be required to work from lifts, ladders, and scaffolding.

• Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in using hands and fingers to handle or operate office equipment, tools, controls, and/or heavy equipment and machinery. Capability to