Maintenance Specialist for Housing

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE


The Maintenance Specialist for Housing is responsible for the maintenance, repair, appearance, and operational readiness of two campus residential facilities. This position ensures a safe, functional, and welcoming living environment for students by performing preventative maintenance, responding to repair requests, and coordinating facility upkeep. This position will assist with other maintenance duties across campus as time allows. This position is on-call and will require carrying a cell phone for after hours maintenance as required.


The salary range for this position is $35,000-$37,000.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs in residential facilities including basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and appliance repair.
• Respond promptly to maintenance work orders submitted by housing staff or residents.
• Inspect facilities regularly to identify needed repairs or safety concerns.
• Maintain common areas, hallways, laundry rooms, exterior grounds, and mechanical systems.
• Prepare residence halls for student move-in and move-out, including room inspections and repairs.
• Coordinate with outside contractors for specialized repairs or inspections.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, fire codes, and campus policies.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours maintenance emergencies.
• Assist with campus events or special projects as assigned.
• Provide on-call emergency maintenance during non-business hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain records for emergency lights and exit lights and performs repairs as needed to fixtures.
• Monitor buildings and grounds for public safety and security.
• Facilitate contracted workers in completion of required work.
• Assist in tending to grounds and custodial.
• Exemplify professionalism at all time, including appearance, actions, and speech.
• Support the decisions of NPC leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required skills/abilities:

• Experience in building maintenance, facilities operations, or skilled trades preferred.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of painting, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and general repair.
• Ability to perform work from a ladder, aerial lift, or other high work surfaces.
• Ability to assess issues and problem solve.
• Computer skills including the ability to navigate Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to log work hours on an electronic timesheet.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills when dealing with student residents and housing staff.
• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of building maintenance experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and Walking - more than 90%.
• Hand and Finger Dexterity - more than 90%.
• Lifting - 50+ pounds.
• Operating, lifting and carrying a variety of equipment.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references with contact information.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis and will be provided unless doing so would result in undue hardship to NPC.

National Park College does not discriminate in access to employment opportunities or in employment or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.