Maintenance Specialist​

Overview:

Northwood Technical College is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a full-time Maintenance Specialist at the Superior Campus.

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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)
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

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
• Mechanical
• 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

Salary:

FY26 Salary - Grade I - $23.79 / hour

Benefits:

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

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Close Date: 1/11/2026