Building Maintenance

Position Information

Building Maintenance

Full-time, 12-Month, Benefited

Position Number: 00009662

(Internal/External)

Position Summary:

Perform general building carpentry and maintenance repairs for assigned equipment a facilities, to include basic carpentry, window and wall coverings, door access devices, furniture, and window glass and screens. Assist with snow and ice management. Must be available for early morning and weekend hours when snow or ice is forecasted.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma, equivalent, or higher
• Valid Driver's License
• Must be able to read, write, and understand written documents with basic MS Office experience in Word and Outlook.
• Physical ability to do the job; perform work that requires standing, walking, climbing, lifting, bending, and working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Schedule availability for early morning, evening, weekend, and emergency snow and ice response operations.
• Experience in Carpentry and/or Maintenance and/or Mechanical, to include maintenance and repair work on doors, windows, locks, ceilings, drywall, furniture, or building fixtures.
• Ability to safely operate hand & power tools, ladders, lifts, and other equipment commonly used in maintenance and carpentry work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 4 years of Carpentry and/or Maintenance and/or Mechanical experience in a professional setting, to include a college, university, school district, healthcare, government or commercial facility.
• Experience installing, maintaining or repairing commercial door hardware, automatic door operators, or access control systems.
• Experience with key cutting, lock pinning, re keying, or locksmith-related duties.
• Experience installing and finishing drywall, framing walls, or performing building remodeling projects.
• Experience operating snow removal and grounds equipment, such as a plow truck, tractors, skid steers, snow blowers, and commercial mowers.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Experience ordering, tracking, or maintaining inventory of tools, parts, building materials, or shop supplies.
• Experience prioritizing and independently responding to maintenance work orders or service requests.

Compensation:

$43,000-47,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

VCSU offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance plans with premiums fully paid for by the university, NDPERS retirement plan, life insurance, annual and sick leave, paid holidays, Employee Assistance Program, tuition waivers, and wellness incentives. Additional benefits available include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans. Click here for more information.

Application Information:

Preference will be given to applications received on or before October 15, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Apply online: https://www.vcsu.edu/jobs/

Additional Information:

For more information, or for accommodations contact: human.resources@vcsu.edu. For North Dakota Relay Services, go to: https://www.relaynorthdakota.com/. This position is subject to the North Dakota Veterans Preference procedure. Proof of eligibility can include a DD-214, a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicants unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. A criminal background check will be conducted on all hires.

Valley City State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer