Job Title: Maintenance Worker

Department: Res Halls - Bldg Maintenance

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Nonexempt/ Hourly

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

At Colorado College, 2,300 students learn and live on our beautiful 99-acre campus in downtown Colorado Springs. We attract top students seeking new perspectives with an array of experiential learning opportunities possible only in an immersive learning environment. Here, students take only one class at a time to facilitate deep exploration of a topic. We call this the Block Plan. This unique approach allows members of our campus community to share a rhythm of experience as we work together to fulfill our mission. 

Job Summary

The Maintenance Worker plays a vital role in maintaining the safety, functionality, and appearance of campus residential facilities. This position performs preventive and corrective maintenance across multiple trades—including carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, appliance repair, and general building upkeep. The Maintenance Worker ensures all tasks are completed safely and in compliance with OSHA standards, including the proper use of chemicals and solvents. This role requires working in a variety of conditions, including all weather environments as well as dusty or noisy areas. The Maintenance Worker may also supervise student workers or contractors as needed to support ongoing maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to address maintenance needs and enforce safety compliance (e.g., smoke detectors, exit routes), and have knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
• Use computers and handheld devices for email communication and completion of work orders in TMA software.
• Provide professional customer service to students, staff and faculty by completing tasks efficiently, communicating timelines, and ensuring follow-ups.
• Prioritize work orders/tasks in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Follow written and verbal instructions effectively and maintain tool and material inventories.
• Operate power and hand tools/equipment common to building maintenance.
• Provide on-call emergency support and assist during move-outs and turnover periods.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• Ability to occasionally lift 100 lbs., and frequently lifting or moving objects of 50 lbs.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license and driving record that is insurable by Colorado College’s motor vehicle insurance carrier.

Frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching; occasional climbing of ladders, use of lifts, access rooftops, and scaffolds; frequent carrying of loads up and down stairs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Appliance repair certification.
• 3+ years’ experience in residential or campus facilities maintenance.

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. 

Application Instructions

• Continuous Recruitment - for full consideration, apply by: 11/2/2025
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• $19.10 to $22.44 per hour 

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 0.085 vacation hours for each hour worked and 0.0462 hours of sick time for each hour worked
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

E-Verify Information:

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov.

Benefit Information:

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Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html