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Maintenance Technician, Evening Shift

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026
Job Description

What You'll be Doing:

Perform and assist with a variety of repair and maintenance duties on building structures for Operations and Maintenance. Work may include plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, painting, plastering, and locksmithing. Respond to and prioritize work orders, assist with troubleshooting and diagnosing issues, and help determine repair or maintenance solutions.

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Benefits

Join a team that keeps Purdue University’s campus running smoothly and looking its best year-round, and enjoy a benefits package designed for you and your family:

  • Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, holiday, sick, and military leave
  • Retirement Contributions – Purdue contributes up to 8% of your annual income
  • Educational Opportunities – Tuition assistance for you and eligible family members, including the opportunity to earn a degree through Purdue Global.
  • Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
  • Life Insurance – Financial protection for you and your loved ones

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:30 pm - 12 am

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience

Qualified Candidates Will Need

  • High school diploma/GED
  • 0-1 years of general maintenance work experience

Skills Needed

  • Proficiency in one or more of the following: basic plumbing, carpentry, electricity, painting, plastering and lock smith fields.
  • Mechanical aptitude and leadership skills helpful
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics and written and verbal instructions, perform basic math functions
  • Competencies for this position are work standards and productivity, communication, interpersonal and intercultural relations, decision making, and dependability; may include financial, coaching, delegation, and planning
  • Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and coworkers, and customers
  • Ability to lift and move up to 60 pounds, climb ladders, and stand, walk or stoop extensively
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from different viewpoints and backgrounds
  • A valid US or Canadian drivers’ license

What's Nice To Have

  • Familiarity with University policies regarding building maintenance and security

What We’d Like You To Know

  • To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
  • Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position
  • FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
  • Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Career Stream

  • Administrative and Operational Support 1
  • Pay Band: S030
  • Job Code: 20003377

Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

Who We Are

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Purdue University is an EOE employer.

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