Maintenance

Job Summary:  Perform duties in correlation with general maintenance, housekeeping, grounds and all college departments. Responsible for repairs, maintenance projects and general maintenance work.

Essential Functions:

• Provide a welcoming and positive demeanor when communicating and interacting with fellow co-workers, faculty, students and any visitors to the Hanover College campus.
• Complywith all environmental, health and safety policies including but not limited to wearing/using personal protective equipment.
• Help to maintain a clean, accident-free environment in work areas on campus such as mechanical rooms of buildings and shop areas of the physical plant.
• Responsible for general and/or specialized maintenance of college buildings and property.
• Respond to all verbal and written work orders, calls, emails, etc. as assigned.
• Responsible for completing assigned work within the required time designated through the work order program.
• Responsible for reporting problems or needed repairs to the appropriate supervisor or the Director of Facilities.
• Work independently with limited supervision.
• Responsible for assigned work vehicle and reporting needed repairs to that vehicle.
• Responsible for assigned work tools and to maintain them in a good working order.
• Assist with the upkeep of other department tools used in maintaining campus buildings and equipment.

 Other Responsibilities:

• Assist other departments when necessary or as assigned. (i.e., set-ups, furniture moves, snow removal, shop cleaning, gutter cleaning, etc.).
• Be available to work major events as needed and requested. (i.e., Homecoming, Graduation, student move-in days, etc.).
• Promote a positive image of Hanover College and represent the college in accordance with it's mission, principles, and strategic plan.
• Support and advocate for the college's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, goals, and mission.
• Perform / complete other projects and tasks assigned by the Associate Director of Facilties or the Director of Operations.

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Vocational skills and licenses or certifications preferred
• Good working knowledge of routine maintenance tasks preferred
• Minimum two years maintenance or related work experience preferred
• Valid and current driver's license required
• Ability to operate small utility trucks and equipment preferred
• Good communication and time management skills required
• Ability to follow directions / instructions and complete tasks in a timely manner required
• Ability to meet deadlines required
• Good judgment and decision-making skills and abilities required

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• May require some evening and weekend work as assigned
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
• Occasional climbing of stairs