General Maintenance Repair Tec

University of Kansas
dental insurance, paid holidays, sick time, tuition assistance
United States, Kansas, Lawrence
1450 Jayhawk Boulevard (Show on map)
Nov 08, 2024
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 working on 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. Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees! Details available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistance Work schedule: M-F 7:30AM-4:00PM Job Description 50% - This is a general maintenance position to assist in the construction, repair and preventative maintenance of the physical campus infrastructure. Assists with new construction, flooring, windows, doors, ceilings, window coverings, roofs - including inspecting and repair, gutters and flashings and other physical environment issues. May assist with sheetrock, painting, wall coverings and other finishing materials. Uses a variety of bench and hand tools. 40% - Responds to emergency calls and customer requests for various physical environment issues like doors, windows, ceilings, walls, flooring, roofs, water penetration and other issues. Sees issues through to completion and/or requests assistance from appropriate staff and leadership. 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 digitally enter work order information and perform other electronic communications as required. Required Qualifications High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency. One year 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 the required experience. Must have a valid driver's license by the time of hire and maintain the license throughout employment. Preferred Qualifications Experience in carpentry, paint, roofs, windows, doors, flooring or other building trades. 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. Additional Candidate Instructions 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 will begin on Monday, November 18th and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified. Contact Information to Applicants Clint Johnston cleatiss@ku.edu Advertised Salary Range $35,776 - $40,000 Work Schedule M-F 7:30AM-4:00PM Application Review Begins Monday November 18, 2024 Anticipated Start Date Monday November 25, 2024