What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Specialist (full-time/2080 hours/year) @ Northwood Tech Superior Campus position at Northwood Technical College?
Overview:
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:
Close Date: 4/5/2026
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.
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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
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Facility Repairs:
- Move walls
- Painting/refinishing
- Recovering floors
- Installing/removing doors, locks, windows, etc.
- Replace flooring
- Complete minor electrical/plumbing repairs
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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).
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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
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
Close Date: 4/5/2026
Salary : $24