General Maintenance Technician

General Maintenance Technician

Put your maintenance skills to work on a beautiful university campus! Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and keeping buildings and facilities operating smoothly? Do you have experience across multiple trades and take pride in completing quality work that makes a difference in the day-to-day environment of a campus community?

Drew University is seeking a General Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team in Madison, New Jersey. This position offers the opportunity to apply your practical maintenance skills across a variety of campus buildings and facilities. From addressing everyday plumbing and electrical issues to performing minor repairs, preventative maintenance, and general building upkeep, you'll play an important role in maintaining a safe, functional, and welcoming campus environment.

Working as part of a dedicated Facilities team, you'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of maintenance needs rather than performing the same tasks every day. We're looking for a dependable, adaptable individual with a solid foundation in general maintenance and the ability to identify problems, find solutions, and respond to the needs of the campus community.

What You'll Do

As a General Maintenance Technician, you'll take a hands-on role in maintaining campus buildings, addressing everyday maintenance needs, and responding to building system issues.

General Building Maintenance & Repairs

• Respond to maintenance work orders and address common building issues involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, doors, windows, walls, and ceilings.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance, including addressing leaks and clogs, replacing lamps, ballasts and ceiling tiles, patching and painting, and completing minor building repairs.
• Assist with furniture moves, hanging items, minor pest-related concerns, and other general campus maintenance needs.

Building Systems & Preventative Maintenance

• Help maintain University buildings and building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, building envelope, and access systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance, identify potential issues, and follow appropriate safety procedures and industry standards.

Work Coordination & Operations

• Coordinate and inspect outside contractor work as assigned.
• Maintain tools, equipment, materials, and parts inventory, and complete work orders, maintenance forms, and other required documentation.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a versatile maintenance professional who enjoys working with their hands, can troubleshoot everyday building issues, and is comfortable taking on a variety of tasks. The ideal candidate has experience across multiple trades, works well independently and as part of a team, and takes pride in providing responsive service to the campus community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 35 years of experience in a maintenance or skilled trades field.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to operate automobiles, vans, light trucks, and utility vehicles.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to use computers, email, telephones, and two-way radios.

Core Technical Skills:

• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, with the ability to diagnose and repair common building issues.

• Ability to organize assignments, manage time effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying environmental conditions.
• Physical ability to walk throughout campus, bend, stoop, climb ladders, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including up and down stairs.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime and provide weekend and holiday coverage when scheduled.

Your Schedule

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a consistent weekday schedule:

• Monday Friday
• 8:30 AM 5:00 PM

Occasional overtime and weekend or holiday coverage may be required when scheduled.

Why Join Drew University?

• A Beautiful Campus Environment: Work on Drew's scenic campus in Madison, New Jersey.
• Variety in Your Work: Apply your skills across multiple trades and building systems, with a range of maintenance and repair projects.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside a dedicated Facilities team supporting the University's buildings and infrastructure.
• Meaningful Contribution: Help maintain a safe, comfortable, and functional environment for students, faculty, and staff.
• Consistent Weekday Schedule: Enjoy a Monday-through-Friday schedule with regular daytime hours.

Join Our Team!

If you're a dependable, hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys variety, takes pride in quality workmanship, and wants to put your skills to work in a collaborative campus environment, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today to join the Facilities team at Drew University!