Maintenance Custodian (full-time/2080 hours/year) @ Northwood Tech Superior Camp
Northwood Technical College, Superior, WI, United States
Overview
Northwood Technical College is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a full‑time Maintenance Custodian at the Superior Campus.
The Maintenance Custodian plays a key role in ensuring that campus facilities, classrooms, offices, and grounds are clean, safe, functional, and welcoming. This position combines custodial responsibilities, facility maintenance, groundskeeping, and basic repair work. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail‑oriented, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
Actively embody and promote Northwood Tech's Values:
Collaboration - Value relationships that enhance learning and promote economic development.
Innovation - Embrace the latest theories and technologies to support student and community success.
Excellence - Prioritize high quality education, services, and continuous improvement in a dynamic learning environment.
Community - Value our deep connections to our communities by working together to provide solutions through student success.
Support - Empower individuals by supporting their success with quality experiences and services designed to meet their needs.
Integrity - Uphold honesty and accountability in a diverse, open, and ethical learning and working environment.
Respect - Value each individual and approach all interactions mindfully, with civility, empathy, and openness to new and differing ideas.
Recognize and properly apply safety procedures relating to job duties
Perform facility security duties in accordance with established procedures, including weekend and holiday building checks
Perform groundskeeping duties
Perform shipping/receiving duties as necessary
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers
Project appropriate image in accordance with dress guidelines
Assist in the development and maintenance of a preventative maintenance program. Identify, report, and take action to solve mechanical problems, mal functions, or safety hazards
Properly maintain, repair, adjust and operate equipment
Operate computerized operational systems related to facility/energy management, including troubleshooting of systems
Comply with college guidelines, policies and procedures in performance of job duties (i.e., forklift training, bloodborne pathogens, hazardous materials)
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Degree & Experience Required:
Associate's degree (or two years post-secondary education) in related field or equivalent*
Two years related work experience
*Equivalent educational/occupational experience may be a high school diploma plus 4 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Post-secondary training or work experience in facilities and equipment maintenance and repair
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds; bend, twist, stoop, and climb ladders on a repetitive basis
Ability to understand technical specifications, blueprints, and manuals
Ability to understand automatic controls, including testing and monitoring
Knowledge and skill in trouble‑shooting facilities maintenance operations and installation/repair of the following systems:
Electrical
Plumbing
Structural
HVAC/R
Ability to establish and maintain effective team relationships and provide excellent customer service
Willingness to work weekends and irregular schedules
Ability to obtain driver's license and insurance coverage in accordance with College policy
Salary
FY26 Salary - Grade H - $21.31 / hour
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Long Term/Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Wisconsin Retirement System, 403(b)/457(b) Retirement Savings, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave
Close Date
5/3/2026
Location: US-WI-Superior
ID: 2026-1673
Category: Custodial
Position Type: Regular Full‑Time
Remote: No
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Northwood Technical College is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a full‑time Maintenance Custodian at the Superior Campus.
The Maintenance Custodian plays a key role in ensuring that campus facilities, classrooms, offices, and grounds are clean, safe, functional, and welcoming. This position combines custodial responsibilities, facility maintenance, groundskeeping, and basic repair work. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail‑oriented, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
Actively embody and promote Northwood Tech's Values:
Collaboration - Value relationships that enhance learning and promote economic development.
Innovation - Embrace the latest theories and technologies to support student and community success.
Excellence - Prioritize high quality education, services, and continuous improvement in a dynamic learning environment.
Community - Value our deep connections to our communities by working together to provide solutions through student success.
Support - Empower individuals by supporting their success with quality experiences and services designed to meet their needs.
Integrity - Uphold honesty and accountability in a diverse, open, and ethical learning and working environment.
Respect - Value each individual and approach all interactions mindfully, with civility, empathy, and openness to new and differing ideas.
Recognize and properly apply safety procedures relating to job duties
Perform facility security duties in accordance with established procedures, including weekend and holiday building checks
Perform groundskeeping duties
Perform shipping/receiving duties as necessary
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers
Project appropriate image in accordance with dress guidelines
Assist in the development and maintenance of a preventative maintenance program. Identify, report, and take action to solve mechanical problems, mal functions, or safety hazards
Properly maintain, repair, adjust and operate equipment
Operate computerized operational systems related to facility/energy management, including troubleshooting of systems
Comply with college guidelines, policies and procedures in performance of job duties (i.e., forklift training, bloodborne pathogens, hazardous materials)
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Degree & Experience Required:
Associate's degree (or two years post-secondary education) in related field or equivalent*
Two years related work experience
*Equivalent educational/occupational experience may be a high school diploma plus 4 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Post-secondary training or work experience in facilities and equipment maintenance and repair
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds; bend, twist, stoop, and climb ladders on a repetitive basis
Ability to understand technical specifications, blueprints, and manuals
Ability to understand automatic controls, including testing and monitoring
Knowledge and skill in trouble‑shooting facilities maintenance operations and installation/repair of the following systems:
Electrical
Plumbing
Structural
HVAC/R
Ability to establish and maintain effective team relationships and provide excellent customer service
Willingness to work weekends and irregular schedules
Ability to obtain driver's license and insurance coverage in accordance with College policy
Salary
FY26 Salary - Grade H - $21.31 / hour
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Long Term/Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Wisconsin Retirement System, 403(b)/457(b) Retirement Savings, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave
Close Date
5/3/2026
Location: US-WI-Superior
ID: 2026-1673
Category: Custodial
Position Type: Regular Full‑Time
Remote: No
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