​​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