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Maintenance Specialist - part-time

St. Norbert College · De Pere, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 19, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Besides locksmithing, this job includes masonry, carpentry, window repairs and helping with HVAC, electrical and plumbing. Which of those are you strongest and weakest in?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about their range, since the role expects a true generalist.

This role helps with snow removal and on-call duty. How do you feel about being called in during a storm?

What they are checking: Whether they accept the on-call and snow removal parts of the job, which the posting names directly.

What would you do

Someone you don't recognize asks you to let them into a locked office. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow access-control policy firmly even when someone pushes, protecting campus security.

You have three work orders waiting and a call comes in that a residence hall door won't lock. How do you prioritize?

What they are checking: Whether they rank work by safety and security risk rather than first come, first served.

About the work

Walk me through how you recore a lock and change a lock core in a typical campus door.

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on locksmith skills, which is the main responsibility of this role.

How do you keep accurate records of a master key system so you always know who has access to what?

What they are checking: Whether they understand key control is a security issue, not just paperwork, on a residential campus.

A panic bar on an exterior door isn't latching properly. How do you diagnose and fix it?

What they are checking: Whether they can troubleshoot exit hardware that affects both security and fire safety.

What experience do you have installing and maintaining automatic door openers and door closers?

What they are checking: Whether they can maintain accessibility hardware that people with disabilities rely on to enter buildings.

How would you set up a scheduled preventive maintenance program for locks and door hardware across campus?

What they are checking: Whether they think ahead about maintenance rather than only reacting to work orders.

How do you keep an inventory of locksmith supplies so you aren't stuck without parts?

What they are checking: Whether they are organized enough to keep the supplies the role is responsible for tracking.

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The full job description

As published by St. Norbert College.

St. Norbert College (SNC), a nationally ranked, private, Catholic, liberal arts college, is seeking a part-time Maintenance Specialist to join our facilities team. The hours for this position are flexible, with a schedule of four hours per day, Monday through Friday. The position is generally not expected to work nights or weekends except for possible snow removal. Specific responsibilities: • Perform numerous maintenance tasks throughout the campus, such as daily work orders, repairs, and modifications. • Perform various masonry tasks and repairs. • Repair broken windows and install new window components. • Perform various carpentry tasks. • Assist with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing repairs. • Assist with snow removal and participate in the on-call program. • Perform additional duties as assigned. Required Minimum Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent. • 5 years of related work experience. • Valid Driver’s License. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. • Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills. • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines. • Basic math skills. • Sound judgment and timely decision-making skills. • Ability to lead by example. • Ability to maintain focus in a noisy environment. The College may consider any equivalent amount of credentials, licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job. Application instructions: This position will be posted for a minimum of five business days, and applications will be reviewed upon receipt. St. Norbert College (SNC), a Catholic, Norbertine, and Liberal Arts College, provides an educational environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual, and personal development. As the only Norbertine institution of higher learning in the world, our roots, traditions, and commitments create a unique and enriching educational experience for our students. At SNC, our commitment to communio – the Norbertine ideal of a community united as one – is grounded in the principles of dignity, truth, and justice. Consistent with these principles, St. Norbert is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We seek those who will embrace our mission and commitment to building a vibrant, inclusive, and spiritually engaged community ( https://snc.edu/mission ). Non-Exempt Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the job if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job. Percentage of time may vary widely depending on the needs of the position during any particular time period. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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