General Maint Repair Tech Sr (3:30pm - 12:00am)

University of Kansas, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Lawrence, KANSAS

26798BR

FS Maintenance Services


Position Overview

Facilities Services supports KU's mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by operating and maintaining the University's physical plant and grounds. The incumbent is responsible for independently or leading a team to perform a wide variety of maintenance and emergency repair tasks to University buildings (physical structure, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems), with the employee being involved in a regular program of inspection and repair at a journeyman level using more than one skilled trade. This position requires the operation of work issued vehicles.

If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no farther than the University of Kansas.  In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 9 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors.  KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees. Newly announced tuition assistance program for Spring 2023 semester offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and dependents! Details available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistance

Work schedule: Monday through Friday  3:30pm-12:00am


Job Description

50% - This is a lead position to assist in the troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance for various fire alarm, mechanical, electrical, 3 phase power, generator, plumbing and structural equipment. Performs lubrication, cleaning inspection, changes belts and filters in equipment. Performs repairs on heating ventilating and air conditioning units, reset fire alarm systems, electric motors, gear reducer, air compressors, various electrical and pneumatic control components.

40% - Responds to emergency calls involving loss of utilities or equipment failure. Resets breakers helps repair leaks in water or air lines. Repairs are performed as time and expertise permits. May assist Central Shop staff with more complex repairs. Assist in training and mentoring general maintenance staff.

5% - Other Related Work as Assigned: Maintains an adequate supply of tools, parts, and supplies for jobs. Responds to after-hours emergency calls as needed. Assists with other maintenance areas and in other work areas as assigned. Assists with snow removal and surface treatment.

5% - Performs other related work as assigned.


Position Requirements

  • Reach, grasp, hold, lift and place moderately heavy loads and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs) with or without accommodation.
  • Perform work above normal heights, in confined spaces and extreme temperatures (hot and cold) inside and outdoors.
  • Operate work issued vehicles for transporting staff and materials
  • Work occasional planned and unplanned overtime as needed including responding to after-hours emergencies as needed.
  • Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license by the time of hire and maintain that license throughout employment.
  • Must digitally enter work order information and perform other electronic communications as required.

    • Required Qualifications

  • High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
  • Three (3) years of experience in a skilled craft area. Certificate from a vocational school or an associate's degree in a building or mechanical trade area may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license by the time of hire and maintain the license throughout employment.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • One year of generator and/or life safety systems experience.
  • Knowledge of the standard practices, tools, equipment and materials associated with a variety of skilled crafts and building trades.
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of skilled crafts and building trades.
  • Ability to read and correctly interpret blueprints, electrical or plumbing schematics.
  • Experience working in a university, college or multi-building campus environment.

    • Contact Information to Applicants

    Drew Goulden
    785-864-3716
    [email protected]


    Additional Candidate Instruction

    A complete application will include your current contact information including email and phone number and your previous work experience including dates of employment.  Please include the name and contact information to three references with your application.
    Application review begins Friday, December 22nd and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified. 


    Advertised Salary Range

    $40,000 - $48,281 + $.40 shift diff


    Application Review Begins

    22-Dec-2023


    Anticipated Start Date

    15-Jan-2024


    Primary Campus

    University of Kansas Lawrence Campus


    Employee Class

    B-University Support Staff


    Work Schedule

    Monday – Friday 3:30pm-12:00am


    Shift Differential

    40 cents


    Job Family

    Facilit Plan Design&Operat-KUL


    Work Location Assignment

    On-Site


    Disclaimer

    The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).


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