Maintenance Operator

Summary of Position

This position works Monday Friday from 2:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m. and has a rotating weekend shift once a month.

Responsible for the general building / equipment maintenance and repair of multiple building multilevel campus. Operate maintain and repair electrical mechanical and HVAC systems. Report malfunctions and maintain accurate and timely operating logs and maintenance records for building support systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• General Repairs: Perform general facility maintenance including but not limited to carpentry sheet rock wall repairs painting interior finishes ceiling wall and floor tile carpet repairs door repairs hardware locks & panic bars and related clean up.
• Electrical Repairs: Perform electrical diagnostic trouble shooting repairs / replacement up to the point of permit requirement for lighting wall outlets general motor replacement and miscellaneous electrical equipment.
• Mechanical Repairs: Perform general mechanical repairs up to the point of permit requirements for all plumbing fixtures iron and sheet metal work miscellaneous pipe fittings and general mechanical equipment repairs and pump repairs.

Additional Responsibilities

• HVAC Repairs: Perform general mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on all HVAC related equipment including belt replacement filter replacement parts replacement refrigerant reclamation related water system maintenance fitting lubrication miscellaneous repairs record keeping and general equipment/equipment area cleaning.
• Miscellaneous Duties: All other miscellaneous responsibilities as assigned as it relates to general maintenance of the College campus facilities and grounds.
• All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Continuous standing walking lifting bending stretching kneeling and squatting and using fine motor skills.
• Exposure to temperature noise irritating substances and poor ventilation at times.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds. 

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of specialized/formal education beyond high school or equivalent.
• Minimum of one 1  year of relevant experience required. 
• Must possess or obtain MN Special Engineer Boiler license within 90 days of hire.
• Minnesota drivers license. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Refrigerant certification preferred.
• Man lift license preferred.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Knowledge of electrical theory plumbing theory.
• Knowledge of sheet rock wall repair.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to be attentive to details accurate and precise. 
• Ability to work in a team environment; work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to show initiative; reason/analyze; maintain confidentiality and demonstrate patience understanding. 
• Ability to multitask and organize workflow; manage one or more projects with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to lead/teach.

Additional Information :

Compensation & Benefits at Augsburg

• The compensation is $30.10 per hour.

Augsburg University offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards program including: 

• Medical dental and vision coverage
• A generous 403(b) matching program with an employer contributions of up to 8 upon eligibility
• Up to 100 tuition remission for employees spouses and dependents and participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US
• Generous paid timeoff including 14 paid holidays 12 sick days 2 community service days and vacation of up to 22 days per year immediately upon hire
• Employerpaid STD LTD and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender sexual orientation marital status gender identity race age disability religion national origin color or any other protected class.  

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race color creed religion gender age national origin familial status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status or public assistance status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number:or email:

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime