Maintenance Technician

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Illinois College - Jacksonville, IL, Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00Hourly, The Maintenance Technician performs supervised routine maintenance tasks, following specific detailed instructions in the maintenance of campus buildings and grounds. This individual is a self-motivated team player who works effectively with technical and non-technical team members and outside individuals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following list of duties is meant to be representative of the work performed in this position. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical extension of position responsibilities.

Assists with maintaining HVAC equipment (e.g. changes filters)
Processes daily work orders
Has ability to perform miscellaneous electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks
Assists with repairs system controllers, wiring, and functions
Assists when needed with reading and checking gauges, meters, and thermometers and records readings on log sheets
Checks operation of equipment and reports to supervisor needed repairs for buildings and mechanical equipment
Operates necessary equipment to perform the job (e.g. driving Kubotas, forklift, snow removal equipment and various power tools)
Assists with the responsibility for securing an inventory of supplies and equipment
Maintains operating records as required
Assists with campus event setups
Supervises and trains subordinates and other assigned personnel as required
Responds to emergencies in off-hours, as necessary. Rotating on-call shifts posted weekly.
Has knowledge of and operates within OSHA standards and college safety policies at all times
 

Qualifications: Qualifications:

High school or equivalent, required
Demonstrable work history reflecting reliability and dependability
Must possess a current drivers license and evidence of insurability
Intercultural competency, ability to work well with people of diverse backgrounds
Ability to work from stepladders with or without accommodations
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide units of measure
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and perform duties with minimal supervision
Ability to stoop, bend, stand, walk, reach, kneel, climb, or balance frequently and for extended periods of time while performing job duties
Good verbal and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills are required
Two years of building maintenance experience, preferred
Must possess sufficient strength and stamina to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 75 lbs.

Additional Job Details:

Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Department: Facilities Management
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Status: Full Time, Hourly $18.00 per hour
Class: Non-exempt
Date Last Revised: August 2026

Tuesday-Saturday 8:00a.m-4:30p.m

About Illinois College:
Illinois College is a residential, private liberal arts college located in the heart of Illinois, 70 miles northeast of Saint Louis, Missouri, and 30 miles west of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. True to its founding vision in 1829, Illinois College is a community committed to the highest standards of scholarship and integrity in the liberal arts. The College develops in its students qualities of mind and character needed for fulfilling lives of leadership and service, fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success.