Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Hands-on work. Real purpose. A team that counts on you. Start with HIT.

Keeps HIT buildings, grounds, vehicles, tools, and equipment safe, functional, and well-maintained. Responds to routine and urgent repairs, performs preventive maintenance, and coordinates outside vendors when specialized work is needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect buildings, grounds, vehicles, and equipment for damage, hazards, and maintenance needs.
• Complete maintenance requests, repairs, and preventive maintenance within training and authorization.
• Identify and address safety concerns and arrange qualified contractors when needed.
• Maintain accurate work orders, inspection records, purchases, repairs, vehicle service, and related costs.
• Obtain bids and assist with purchasing for maintenance projects.
• Safely operate vehicles, hand tools, power tools, and other equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures, manufacturer guidelines, PPE requirements, traffic laws, and HIT policies.
• Organize daily work, prioritize urgent requests, and communicate updates or delays.
• Maintain reliable communication while working and during assigned on-call periods.
• Respond to urgent maintenance needs after hours when scheduled for on-call duty. All hours worked are recorded and compensated according to applicable law and HIT policy.
• Perform other duties related to the position as needed and within appropriate training, licensing, and safety requirements.

Why team members choose HIT:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• HSA & FSA options
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• 401(k) with 6% employer match (after one year)
• Life insurance
• Tuition assistance

At HIT, this isn't "just a job." It's a career where purpose meets opportunity, and where the work you do truly matters.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related building, grounds, vehicle, equipment, or facilities maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance, minor repairs, tools, materials, and safe work practices.
• Ability to follow safety rules, work orders, manuals, diagrams, and schedules.
• Ability to document work, maintain records, communicate effectively, and use basic electronic systems.
• Basic math skills for measurements, quantities, costs, rates, ratios, percentages, and estimates.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine maintenance issues, prioritize requests, use good judgment, and recognize when specialized assistance is needed.

Licenses & Driving Requirements

• Valid driver's license required.
• Must meet HIT's vehicle-use and insurance requirements.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, grasp, and handle tools/materials.
• Work on uneven surfaces and occasionally climb ladders or similar equipment.
• Regularly lift, carry, push, and pull tools and materials; occasionally lift up to 100 lbs. with appropriate assistance.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles and tools, inspect work, read labels/instructions, and identify hazards.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, with possible exposure to mechanical equipment, dust, chemicals, electrical hazards, vibration, and noise.
• Required safety practices, controls, and PPE must be followed.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities when applicable.