Maintenance Worker
- Employer
- Trinity Christian College
- Location
- Palos Heights, IL
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Auxiliary Services, Facilities Management & Sustainability
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Trinity Christian College seeks a full-time Maintenance Worker for the Physical Plant. The Maintenance Worker repairs and maintains buildings and mechanical equipment by performing functions of various trades, e.g. electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and others. Responsible for general mechanical and preventative maintenance, including inspections, servicing, repair, and overhaul of equipment and facilities.
The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- General Maintenance and repairs including, but not limited to:
- plumbing
- electrical
- door and lock hardware
- HVAC
- Repair potholes on streets and parking lots
- Snow removal and salting
- Snow equipment maintenance
- Work with various contractors as needed
- On-call for emergencies 24/7
- Assist with event setup
- Thorough dorm maintenance during summer months
- Operating a forklift, skid steer, lift, tractor and various pieces of snow equipment when required
A high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required, as well as a valid U.S. driver’s license.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Additional qualifications:
- Ability to use Microsoft products
- Ability to troubleshoot and make repairs to various types of equipment
- Ability to run a forklift, skid steer, lift, tractor and various pieces of snow equipment
Trinity Christian College seeks candidates that have a personal faith and commitment to Jesus Christ, and a sincere allegiance to the mission of the college.
Applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter, faith statement and resume during the online application process.
Trinity welcomes a response from diverse candidates. EOE
Organization
Trinity Christian College is an accredited private liberal arts college located in Palos Heights, Illinois. Since its founding in 1959, Trinity has provided its students a rigorous Christian higher education in the Reformed tradition, preparing them to pursue excellence in their vocations. The secure 130-acre wooded campus is just 30 minutes from the limitless cultural and career resources of downtown Chicago.
Academics
Consistently ranked as one of the top-tier colleges in the Midwest region by U.S. News and World Report, Trinity Christian College offers over 80 programs of study, including traditional undergraduate, adult studies, and graduate programs. Recognizing the value of experiential learning, 100% of Trinity’s students participate in hands-on internships or field education. Trinity alumni excel. They are nurses in the most advanced healthcare facilities, award-winning teachers in schools across the country, successful business executives in global companies, and service-oriented professionals making a difference throughout the world.
Community
Whether they are commuters or campus residents, current Trinity students passionately talk about the sense of “community” they feel on this diverse campus. Trinity is often recognized for its ethnic and economic diversity. Intercollegiate sports for men and women, student-run ministry programs, and a full scope of creative expression in fine arts add to the Trinity experience.
Chicago
Opportunities abound in the Chicagoland area, opening the door to an expansive “classroom” of culturally-rich neighborhoods; world class music, theater, art, and cuisine; and endless professional development for students via internships, career positions, and involvement with service organizations. Trinity’s Chicago Semester provides an immersive experience for students who want the city to be their home, classroom, and workplace for an entire semester.
Study Abroad
Learning outside the classroom is available through off-campus programs including Semester in Spain (Seville), Semester in The Netherlands, and Semester in Ecuador (Quito), as well as other areas of the world. May-term trips to places such as Cuba and China offer students the opportunity to discover and explore different regions of the world over the course of a few weeks.
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