​​Maintenance Specialist​ (full-time/2080 hours/year) @ Northwood Tech Superior Campus

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.​ 

• 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.

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

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