General Maintenance

Title: General Maintenance

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Facility Services

Augustana University is seeking an individual to fill the position of full-time General Maintenance. The person selected will have a broad base of knowledge in all aspects of maintenance and have the ability to maintain and repair the buildings owned by the University. The schedule will typically be day hours, Monday through Friday. This position will participate in on-call hours that share responsibility for holiday, extended day and weekend activities.

Augustana University offers an excellent benefit package which includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, and a retirement plan. Augustana observes 14 holidays and offers tuition assistance to both employees and their spouse/dependents.

Duties and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Receive and follow maintenance instructions from the supervisor.

• Maintain analyze, and repair plumbing fixtures, doors and locks, windows, cabinets, finishes, and equipment to minimize down time.

• Perform preventative maintenance in residential spaces according to annual cycles.

• Keep grounds free from trash, litter and debris.

• Perform emergency repairs in order of urgency and in a timely manner.

• Maintain the care and use of tools, supplies, equipment, etc.

• Oversee and or/ complete special maintenance, construction and landscaping projects as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Licenses: South Dakota driver's license and good driving record.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in general maintenance.

• Strong problem-solving and mechanical aptitude skills.

• Working knowledge of basic carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and maintenance concepts.

• Prior experience working with blueprints and using hand and power tools.

• On call responsibility: Must share on-call duties of the department.

• Prior experience or the ability/ willingness to certify in operating machinery (forklift, front end loader, small- medium sized tractors, golf carts)

Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants are asked to complete the below application materials. These application materials are to be sent electronically to humanresources@augie.edu. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the application process, please contact liz.vanwesten@augie.edu.

• Letter of interest

• Resume or curriculum vitae

• Augustana University employment application

• Statement of Diversity

• Contact information for at least three references

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Submission of official transcripts may be required upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.