Maintenance Repair Worker
Illinois State UniversityAbout the role
Title: Maintenance Repair Worker
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Building Maintenance
Job Summary
Assist in performing maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment, move furniture, equipment, and building materials.
Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$24.74 per hour
Required Qualifications
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Two (2) years of building mechanical and/or building electrical work experience.( This experience refers to building mechanical maintenance such as light carpentry and plumbing. It does not include machinery or farm implement maintenance).
3. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.
4. Valid State of Illinois driver’s license (please see note below)
NOTE: Must acquire a Class A Commercial Driver’s License within first five (5) months of employment for this position. Per federal law a CDL license holder is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Preferred Qualifications
1. High mechanical aptitude.
2. Basic knowledge of principles, materials and methods of building construction and repair of basic mechanical devices. Prior maintenance and/or construction experience is essential.
Work Hours
Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Physical Requirements - Should have manual dexterity needed to assist in repair of small machinery. Occasional heavy physical exertion and climbing of stairs and ladders required. Incumbent must be able to climb and be comfortable at heights of 40' or more and/or depths (pits, hoist-ways, etc.), be able to lift or handle 75 lbs unassisted a minimum of 2 flights of stairs and/or 300 feet. Must be able to work both overhead (and lift weights of 60 lbs overhead for short periods of time) or on knees for extended periods of time.
2. Work Environment - Incumbent will encounter noise, dust, heat, cold and mud. Work is completed outside in all kinds of weather, occasionally encountering potentially hazardous materials and equipment.
Proposed Starting Date
October/November 2025
Required Applicant Documents
Resume
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Optional Applicant Documents
Certification of Retirement Annuity
Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Special Instructions for Applicants
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.
Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete applic
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