General Maintenance Engineer
North Park University | Chicago | www.resume-library.com |
About North Park
Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world.
North Park University is located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States. It is nine miles from downtown Chicago. The North Park campus has often been referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city – a place where students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds alike can call home.
And all of this within the major metropolitan backdrop of Chicago: one of the world’s largest and most diversified economies, renowned for its museums and music, and voted best large city in the U.S. for four years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler.
Mission
The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.
Vision
Building on our core institutional identity—Christian, city-centered, intercultural—our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and service meet.
Position Summary
Performs general preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems and equipment. Working under close supervision, assists in monitoring building system operations and performance. Uses several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling.
Essential Responsibilities
Performs assigned day-to-day repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance. Performs other duties assigned to him by Management.
Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair.
Assists with installation and modification of building equipment systems.
Assists with solving and repairs of buildings and installed systems to include plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, shop, and HVAC.
Maintains lighting systems throughout the facility, cleaning fixtures and replacing bulbs and lamps.
Performs carpentry, furniture assembly and locksmith tasks as needed.
Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
Must be available for weekly On-call rotation cycle.
Requirements
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of one year of related experience and/or training.
Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from staff, co-workers, and/or supervisor.
Ability to understand and carry out general instructions and solve problems in standard situations. Requires basic analytical skills.
Uses personal computer and / or PDA for work order system, email and training. Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook. Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs.
or more.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Paid time off, sick time, holidays, typically closing the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Matching retirement plan up to 10%, based on service years.
Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
Access to Helwig Recreational Center
Commuter benefits offered.
On-campus dining with reduced faculty and staff price, during the academic year.
Required Background Check:
Employment at North Park University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.
Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world.
North Park University is located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States. It is nine miles from downtown Chicago. The North Park campus has often been referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city – a place where students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds alike can call home.
And all of this within the major metropolitan backdrop of Chicago: one of the world’s largest and most diversified economies, renowned for its museums and music, and voted best large city in the U.S. for four years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler.
Mission
The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.
Vision
Building on our core institutional identity—Christian, city-centered, intercultural—our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and service meet.
Position Summary
Performs general preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems and equipment. Working under close supervision, assists in monitoring building system operations and performance. Uses several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling.
Essential Responsibilities
Performs assigned day-to-day repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance. Performs other duties assigned to him by Management.
Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair.
Assists with installation and modification of building equipment systems.
Assists with solving and repairs of buildings and installed systems to include plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, shop, and HVAC.
Maintains lighting systems throughout the facility, cleaning fixtures and replacing bulbs and lamps.
Performs carpentry, furniture assembly and locksmith tasks as needed.
Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
Must be available for weekly On-call rotation cycle.
Requirements
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of one year of related experience and/or training.
Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from staff, co-workers, and/or supervisor.
Ability to understand and carry out general instructions and solve problems in standard situations. Requires basic analytical skills.
Uses personal computer and / or PDA for work order system, email and training. Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook. Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs.
or more.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Paid time off, sick time, holidays, typically closing the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Matching retirement plan up to 10%, based on service years.
Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
Access to Helwig Recreational Center
Commuter benefits offered.
On-campus dining with reduced faculty and staff price, during the academic year.
Required Background Check:
Employment at North Park University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.
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