Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Position: Temporary Maintenance Technician, 1st Shift
Hours: This is a full-time position (40 hours per week/ 7:30am-4pm/M-F)
Pay: $17.50 per hour
Campus: Evanston
Approximate start date: ASAP
Approximate end date: 3/31/2024

Northwestern University is seeking multiple temporary full-time Maintenance Technicians for the Evanston campus.

Temporary Job Description:

* Uses machines or other tools as needed to clean, renovate, and renew floor surface finishes; to sweep, dry mop, wet mop or machine scrub and wax floor; to sweep and shovel snow or remove debris from steps and walks; to vacuum rugs and carpets; to move furniture, office equipment, supplies, etc.

* Provides light maintenance services such as replacing light bulbs and lubricating locks etc.

* Collects and places in containers for removal by truck, debris removed from offices, lounges, hallways, lavatories, walks, steps and other rooms in buildings or houses.

* Cleans, dusts, washes and polishes furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, doors, interior/exterior, glass, partitions, framed pictures, office equipment, trim and related furnishings.

* Cleans and services lavatories, toilet rooms, rest rooms, smoking urns, trays, and keeps units supplied with necessary items such as soap and towels.

* Reports any repair problems or negative conditions to supervisor.

Miscellaneous:

Performs other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

* Valid driver's license

Minimum Competencies:

* Knowledge of institutional or commercial cleaning methods, techniques, cleaning chemicals, supplies and equipment.

* General knowledge of the tools, equipment, and setups for use with conferences.

* Basic knowledge of the activities and services necessary to efficiently provide services for conference activities.

* Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow workers, residents, and conference guests.

* Knowledge of procedures for accident reporting.

* Ability to perform duties promptly and efficiently under pressure of deadlines and with interruptions.

* Ability to be flexible in order to meet the needs of the residents.

* Ability to work independently and use sound judgment.

* General math comprehension.

* Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

* Knowledge of hospitality industry with key emphasis on quality service.

* Ability to maintain adequate attendance.

Northwestern University seeks to employ a varied and diverse range of dynamic people who understand the importance of our mission and vision. When you consider a temporary opportunity at Northwestern University, you know that you are joining an institution with a deep history of academic, professional and personal development.

Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness. More information can be found on the webpage.

The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.

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