Maintenance Technician I

Provide general on-site maintenance and facility assistance for Blackhawk Technical College under the supervision of the Director - Facilities. Provide basic support including lawn and landscaping duties, basic preventative maintenance, classroom and special event set-up, while referring more complex assistance to the Maintenance Technician II or III.

This position will be open until filled, with a first review date of March 9, 2026. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Perform a variety of maintenance and minor repair work to the interior and exterior of buildings.
1. Function as a helper to Maintenance Technician II and Maintenance Technician III, assisting in major plumbing, heating, electrical or carpentry repairs.
2. Perform repairs to interior and exterior windows, walls, and doors along with the associated frames and hardware.
3. Perform minor drywall, plaster, or ceramic tile wall repairs and various flooring and roofing repairs.
4. Perform roof inspections to help identify any roofing issues and prevent building damage.
5. Perform basic preventative maintenance to include replacing water and air filters and lubricating and changing belts on various pieces of mechanical equipment such as motors, generators, compressors, pumps, blowers and exhaust fans.
6. Maintain tools and equipment. Assemble tools and supplies in preparation for work orders.
7. Perform necessary surface preparation and apply paint, shellac, varnish, enamel, stain or other protective to various surfaces, using brush, spray, roller, cloth or other means.
8. Move heavy furniture or equipment from one location to another.
9. Perform pick-up and delivery duties as directed.
10. Inventory, inspect and order lawn and snow removal supplies to maintain appropriate stock levels.
11. Maintain grounds, campus roads, sidewalks, and parking lots including lawn mowing, trimming, irrigation, and snow removal for required campus buildings.
12. Operate College vehicles and perform routine vehicle maintenance.
13. Complete work orders for room setup or breakdown.
14. Perform assistance as needed for mail services and transportation/distribution of deliveries.
15. Provide general maintenance services to other Blackhawk Technical College campuses as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Working knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, methods and practices used in building construction, repair and maintenance work.
2. Working knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment involved in mechanical equipment maintenance.
3. Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices.
4. Ability to understand and carry out work from oral and written instructions.
5. Ability to move furniture and equipment.
6. Ability to recognize malfunctions in mechanical equipment.
7. Ability to use various tools and equipment to perform intricate building and equipment maintenance and repairs.
8. Ability to work under varying conditions in dusty, hot or cold areas.
9. Ability to use personal computers, spreadsheets, word processing and maintenance management systems.
10. Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relationships.
11. Ability to interact with diverse populations.

Education & Experience:

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Specialized technical training required in one of the following areas; building construction systems, mechanical/electrical systems, heating, ventilating, air conditioning.
3. Three years of work experience involving trades work or general repairs and maintenance to buildings.
4. Relevant post high school training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis to meet the work experience requirement.

Blackhawk Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.