Lead Maintenance Technician

Req Id: 44368

Job Title: Lead Maintenance Technician

City: Westville

Job Description:

Overview of Lead Maintenance Technician

Purdue University Northwest is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to join their team. The Lead Maintenance Technician is primarily located at the Westville campus with travel to other PNW locations as needed. This position will be part of a team that maintains the building envelope and all systems within. Operate the central heating and cooling plant. Duties will include general maintenance of buildings, troubleshooting of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Oversight of the energy management system and scheduling of the HVAC systems. The Lead position will also assist the Maintenance Manager in assigning work orders and prioritizing work. The Lead will also be the primary backup for the manager in their absence and provide functional supervision. Availability for emergency call outs is necessary.

Pay:

• $27.04/hour

Schedule:

• 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Duties and Responsibilities of Lead Maintenance Technician

• General maintenance of buildings, troubleshooting of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Maintain, repair and replace building system components (e.g. HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.)
• Assist in operation of the central heating and cooling plant.
• Boiler and chiller water chemical treatment program.
• Seasonal cleaning and maintenance of boilers and chillers.
• Oversight of the energy management system and scheduling of the HVAC systems.
• Assist other staff with troubleshooting and completing repairs.
• Functional supervision of maintenance staff. Work order assignments and delegation.
• Perform other duties as assigned, such as assisting with snow removal or event setup.

Benefits of Lead Maintenance Technician

• Full benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
• Ten paid vacation days first year of employment
• Ten paid holidays
• University paid and matching contribution to retirement
• University contribution to Health Savings Account -
• Plus, a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus

For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Education of Lead Maintenance Technician

• High School diploma required

Experience of Lead Maintenance Technician

• Experience in building system maintenance and repair in a commercial or institutional setting.
• Previous experience in an educational setting preferred.
• Steam boiler experience is a plus.

Core Competencies of Lead Maintenance Technician

• Troubleshooting and repair skills in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and controls systems.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with diverse constituencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of architectural plans and specifications are essential.
• Knowledge of energy management systems and work management systems.

Additional Information

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Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position

Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.

Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master's and applied doctoral levels.

Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branch campus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in Northwest Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW's values reflect the university's commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence.

PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Posting Start Date: 10/2/26