Demo

Service Maintenance Worker

Purdue University
Lafayette, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/15/2025

Req Id : 34714

Job Title : Service Maintenance Worker

City : West Lafayette

Job Description : Job Summary

As a Service Maintenance Worker for the Operations and Maintenance dept., you will :

  • Perform a variety of repair and maintenance duties on building structures and systems.
  • These activities include but are not limited to plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, painting, plastering, and locksmithing.
  • Respond to and prioritize work orders.
  • Troubleshoot to diagnose problems and determine repair or maintenance needs.

Note : This position represents a dual-level posting and will be filled as an Associate Service Maintenance Worker (S1) or a Service Maintenance Worker (S2). The hiring manager will determine the job level based on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate.

Associate Service Maintenance Worker Day (S1) :

Required :

  • High school diploma / GED
  • Helpful :

  • General maintenance work experience
  • Proficiency in one or more of the following : basic plumbing, carpentry, electricity, painting, plastering and locksmith fields
  • Mechanical aptitude and leadership skills
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics and written and verbal instructions
  • Basic math functions
  • Competencies for this position are work standards and productivity, communication, interpersonal and intercultural relations, decision making, and dependability; may include financial, coaching, delegation, and planning
  • Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and coworkers, and customers
  • Ability to lift and move up to 60 pounds, climb ladders, and stand, walk or stoop extensively
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from different viewpoints and backgrounds
  • A valid US or Canadian drivers' license
  • Preferred :

    Familiarity with University policies regarding building maintenance and security

    Service Maintenance Worker Day (S2) :

    Required :

  • High school diploma / GED
  • Three years of general maintenance work experience
  • Proficiency in one or more of the following : basic plumbing, carpentry, electricity, painting, plastering and locksmith fields
  • Mechanical aptitude skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics
  • Competences for this position are work standards and productivity, communication, interpersonal and intercultural relations, decision making, and dependability; may include financial, coaching, delegation, and planning
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Will perform basic math functions
  • Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and coworkers, and customers
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from different viewpoints and backgrounds
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds, climb ladders, and stand, walk, or stoop extensively
  • A valid US or Canadian drivers' license
  • Preferred :

    Familiarity with University policies regarding building maintenance and security

    What We'd Like You to Know :

  • To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary CLICK HERE
  • Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position
  • FLSA : Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
  • Retirement Eligibility : Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
  • Purdue University is an EOE / AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
  • FLSA Status

    Non-Exempt

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Service Maintenance Worker?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Service Maintenance Worker career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $54,361 - $72,537
    Income Estimation: 
    $61,410 - $79,791
    Income Estimation: 
    $54,361 - $72,537
    Income Estimation: 
    $61,410 - $79,791
    Income Estimation: 
    $61,410 - $79,791
    Income Estimation: 
    $72,768 - $97,423
    Income Estimation: 
    $45,665 - $61,386
    Income Estimation: 
    $54,361 - $72,537

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Service Maintenance Worker.

    Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

    • Facility Maintenance & Coordination Skill

      • Income Estimation: $58,445 - $83,307
    • Maintenance Skill

      • Income Estimation: $41,442 - $52,634
      • Income Estimation: $48,721 - $70,931
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Purdue University

    Purdue University
    Hired Organization Address Perry, IA Full Time
    Req Id : 31586 Job Title : Purdue Global Adjunct Faculty, School of Nursing (Perry, Iowa) City : Perry Job Description :...
    Purdue University
    Hired Organization Address Hammond, IN Temporary
    Job Description Req Id: 35858 Job Title: Temporary - International Support City: Hammond Job Description: Overview of Te...
    Purdue University
    Hired Organization Address Lafayette, IN Full Time
    Job Description Req Id: 35811 Job Title: Laboratory Records Clerk City: West Lafayette Job Description: Job Summary Are ...
    Purdue University
    Hired Organization Address Lafayette, IN Full Time
    Job Description Req Id: 35854 Job Title: Student Clerical - Clerical Parking City: West Lafayette Job Description: Job S...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Service Maintenance Worker jobs in the Lafayette, IN area that may be a better fit.

    Service Maintenance Worker (Evening)

    Purdue University, Lafayette, IN

    Field Service Specialist

    Premier Power Maintenance, Indianapolis, IN

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!