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Maintenance Technician

Cornell College
Vernon, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/19/2026

Cornell College invites applications for a full-time maintenance technician. The technician position performs all general facility maintenance under minimum supervision, including routine building, preventative and repair procedures, along with laundry appliance maintenance.  The position also performs general carpentry, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical.  The technician works on a variety of tasks ranging from routine and unskilled to highly skilled.  A successful candidate will have the ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve issues.  

About Cornell College

Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region.

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and five years’ experience in building maintenance, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.  Excellent skill in the use of hand and power tools. Experience with all types of construction tools and methods including grounds maintenance equipment. Must possess a valid Iowa driver’s license and be insurable to drive.  Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear.  Occasionally required to sit.  Must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

Preferred Skills

The ability to adapt easily, share knowledge, tackle challenges with enthusiasm, be dependable, and be a team player.  The use of CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System) and BAS (Building Automation Systems) is a plus.  

The hiring pay range for the position is $20 - $26 per hour. 

To apply, submit a resume and list of at least three professional references through Cornell College's online application system.

Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke-free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires the satisfactory completion of a background check.

Salary : $20 - $26

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