Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Performs all general facility maintenance under minimum supervision, including routine building preventative and repair procedures along with grounds maintenance. Includes general carpentry, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and grounds-keeping responsibility.  Ability to perform a variety of tasks ranging from routine and unskilled to highly skilled.  Ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions and actively work to resolve the issue.  Ability to take advantage of available resources (personnel, processes, departments and tools) to complete work efficiently.  Ability to complete one's own work in a timely fashion.  Position reports directly to the assistant director. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Apply basic knowledge of repair and replacement of general fixtures, repair includes; doors, hardware, windows, walls, flooring, ceilings, furniture, and electrical.  Assist with renovation/remodeling of buildings. In conducting repairs, provide positive and responsive customer service to colleagues and students.


• Performs preventive maintenance procedures campus wide.


• Identifies and corrects potential safety hazards.


• Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required.


• Monitor and troubleshoot effiencies through BAS and DDC controls.


• Assist with upkeep of campus landscapes and primary contact for snow removal.


• Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures and work orders through a CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System) software.


• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize assignments.


• Assist with campus deliveries and moves of offices, furniture, and equipment.


• Participates in a shared, rotating on-call schedule with the facilities team to respond to after-hours emergency maintenance requests.  


• Services as a contact for campus snow removal, maintaining on-call availability during winter weather events to ensure campus safety and accessibility.  

Work Relationships

Reports directly to the Assistant Director.  May exercise some supervision over temporary/part-time summer and work-study workers.

About Cornell College 

Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements  

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and five years’ experience in building maintenance, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.  Excellent skill in the use of hand and power tools. Experience with all types of construction tools and methods including grounds maintenance equipment. Must possess a valid Iowa driver’s license and be insurable to drive.

Preferred Skills

Use of CMMS(Computer Maintenance Management System) and BAS (Building Automation Systems). Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.  Ability to adapt easily, share knowledge, tackle challenges with enthusiasm, be dependable, and be a team player.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear.  Occasionally required to sit.  Must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Working Conditions

Employees may be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  Employees may be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud.

Application Process

To apply, submit a resume and list of at least three professional references through Cornell College's online application system. 

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.   Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke-free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires the satisfactory completion of a background check.