General Maintenance and Construction Technician

The Campus Services Department at Johnson University is seeking a qualified candidate for the full-time position of General Maintenance & Construction Technician.   They will perform various construction and general carpentry tasks to accomplish project goals and objectives under the direction of the Construction Maintenance Lead. Candidate must be experienced in carpentry and painting and have a general knowledge of other building maintenance trades.  Must have a genuine heart for Kingdom work and be willing to train, mentor and work with student workers.  Qualified applicants may submit a resume to [email protected].

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform construction and general carpentry tasks.
  • Oversee a team of work study students in the completion of work orders and projects.
  • Ensure assigned tasks are performed with quality and efficiency maintaining state and local codes and standards.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage inventory of department tools, equipment, building supplies, shop supplies, and chemicals.
  • Follow all safety protocols and regulations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

  • Proven experience as a maintenance worker or construction worker
  • Proficiency in using hand and power tools.
  • Knowledge of basic carpentry, drywall, painting, cabinetry, wall & floor covering, window & doors, framing, roofing, siding, brick/block and concrete maintenance and repair tasks.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical manuals.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Able to analyze, organize, implement, and coordinate a variety of work assignments.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • General knowledge of MS Office and Outlook, and other computer functions

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years general carpentry/construction experience
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Lift operators training certification (current or within 1 year of employment)
  • High School diploma or equivalent; vocational training a plus

Equal Employment Opportunity Provider

Johnson University is a Christian university affiliated with Christian churches and churches of Christ. Its mission is to educate students for “Christian ministries and other strategic vocations framed by the Great Commission in order to extend the kingdom of God among all nations.” Accordingly, Johnson University seeks to hire and educate individuals who share its vision and core values to carry out that mission. Johnson University does not unlawfully discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment practices.

Johnson University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or disability–if such disability may be accommodated without undue hardship—in provision of educational opportunities, programs and activities, or employment opportunities and benefits, pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent amendments to that act, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and subsequent re-authorization of that act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and subsequent amendments to that act.

The University, however, reserves the right under those provisions to make certain employment decisions based on religion, marital status, or sex consistent with the University’s religious beliefs when establishing qualifications for certain positions. Further, as a Christian ministry, the University retains the right to select those who serve in ministerial positions, as that term has been defined by the courts in the context of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, based on criteria established by the University without regard to Title VII, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law governing the employment relationship.