Maintenance Worker

University of Holy Cross is a Catholic, national, and comprehensive higher education institution known for the ability to balance liberal arts and sciences and nationally accredited professional programs.

The University is acclaimed for its individualized service to a diverse student body, the integration of mind and heart in the Marianite tradition, and the academic preparation for competent professionals in service to the larger community.

The University strives to live the mission through our core values of Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, and Compassionate Service. Through these words, we educate the whole person in the true tradition of the Marianites of Holy Cross.

You are a part of our team. As a member of the team of UHC, you will be expected to contribute your talents and energies to improve the environment and quality of the University, as well as the constituencies of the University. In return, you will be given opportunities to grow and advance in your career.

University of Holy Cross is dedicated to:

• Providing students a quality education at the best price with the best service.
• Providing members of the team with wages and benefits comparable to others doing similar work within similar higher educational institutions and within the region.

The only things we require for employment, compensation, advancement, and benefits are performance and a good team attitude; however, all employment at UHC is "at will." No one will be denied opportunities or benefits on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran's status, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions; nor will anyone receive special treatment for those reasons.

To join the University of Holy Cross team, see the job opportunities posted below and provide the requested information. This will be forwarded to the head of the search committee for the particular job you are applying. If your qualifications meet our needs, someone will contact you to set up an interview with the committee. If your qualifications do not meet the needs for that particular job, we do keep your information on file for six months in the event that another position would become available more suited to your qualifications.

UHC assures equal opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, or veteran's status in the admission to, participation in, or employment of its programs and activities.

Immediate Opening
University of Holy Cross invites applications for a full-time staff position of Maintenance Worker for the Facilities & Operations Department.
Position Description
This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing the facility’s structure, equipment and grounds. This is includes, but not limited to, performing general maintenance as needed such as painting, plumbing, troubleshooting, repairs (equipment, walls, etc.), construction, moving furniture, trash removal, grounds work and physical inspections of campus including grounds. All work is to be done in accordance with all regulatory guidelines and University policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Physical demands of this position include, but not limited to, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, and squatting. These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Multiple environments – Cleanroom, moderate noise, office, outdoors.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending and squatting to reach difficult to reach areas.
• Occasionally works with and around hazardous chemicals and waste.
• Occasional exposure to voltages from low voltage to 480V.

Must be able to follow all Environmental Health and Safety procedures and understand the impact of position on safety and environment. Must understand consequences of failure to follow operational and EHS procedures. Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments. Required to report directly to Supervisor.
Experience/Education
Typically requires a minimum of 2-5 years of related experience. High School degree or GED required.
Equal Opportunity
The University of Holy Cross assures equal opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, or veterans’ status in the admission to, participation in, or employment of its programs and activities. Applicants who meet the qualifications listed above are invited to submit a complete application packet, consisting of a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation to Melanie Erlinger, merlinger@uhcno.edu in a single submission. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.