Maintenance Technician - North Manchester & Fort Wayne Campuses

Looking for a role where you can work independently, solve problems, and make a visible impact every day? We'd love to meet you. Not everyone wants to sit at a desk all day. Not everyone wants the same routine every day. At Manchester University, we're looking for a Maintenance Technician who enjoys solving problems, improving spaces, and taking pride in a job well done.

The right person takes initiative, identifies opportunities for improvement, and works independently while collaborating with the team to keep our campuses operating at their best. This is a unique opportunity to work across both our North Manchester and Fort Wayne campuses, spending approximately three days each week in North Manchester and two days in Fort Wayne.

You'll help maintain the environments where students learn, faculty teach, and our university community thrives.

Responsibilities include

building maintenance, repairs, preventive maintenance, facility improvements, and special projects across both campuses.

What You'll Do

Maintain and repair university buildings, equipment, and systems Perform plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general maintenance work Complete preventive maintenance and identify issues before they become costly repairs Assist with construction, remodeling, and improvement projects Support campus events and facility operations Work independently while collaborating with faculty, staff, students, and contractors Help create safe, welcoming, and functional campus environments Travel regularly between our North Manchester and Fort Wayne campuses You're Probably a Great Fit If You...

Enjoy solving problems and figuring things out Take initiative and look for ways to improve things Are dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently Like variety in your workday and don't mind changing priorities Are comfortable traveling between North Manchester and Fort Wayne Have experience in maintenance, construction, HVAC, facilities, mechanical systems, manufacturing maintenance, or another hands-on field Value teamwork, customer service, and being part of a larger mission We welcome candidates from a variety of maintenance, trades, facilities, construction, manufacturing, and technical backgrounds.

If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. Why Manchester University? At Manchester, you'll find more than a job. You'll join a mission-driven community dedicated to helping students discover their purpose and achieve their goals. We offer: Competitive pay Generous paid time off and holidays (over 4 weeks off each year!)

Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance Retirement benefits Stable, year-round employment A supportive team environment Meaningful work that directly impacts students and the university community Ready to Make an Impact? If you're someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes ownership of your responsibilities, and wants to be part of a university community that makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the spaces where learning happens.