General Maintenance Repair Tech - Electrical

University of Kansas•Lawrence, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Maintenance Repair Tech - Electrical position 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 using more than one skilled trade. This position requires the operation of work issued vehicles. KU Operations supports KU’s mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by providing the visible and behind-the-scenes services that make possible the university’s academic and research missions.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
One (1) 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.
Valid driver’s license by the time of hire and maintain the license throughout employment.
Electrical and/or life safety systems experience.
Work experience that required knowledge of the standard practices, tools, equipment and materials associated with electrical and/or a variety of skilled crafts and building trades.
Work experience that required knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of skilled crafts and building trades.
Ability to read and correctly interpret blueprints, electrical or plumbing schematics as evidenced by work experience.
Experience working in a university, college or multi-building campus environment.

Nice To Haves

May assist electricians on additional issues including breaker, wiring, fire alarm and controls issues.
May assist other trades as needed (HVAC, plumbing, carpentry etc.).
May assist senior staff with more complex repairs.

Responsibilities

Perform basic electrical repair including relamping, ballast changes, troubleshooting and repair of outlets, switches, and basic appliance troubleshooting.
Assist electricians on additional issues including breaker, wiring, fire alarm and controls issues.
Assist other trades as needed (HVAC, plumbing, carpentry etc.).
Respond to emergency calls involving loss of utilities or equipment failure.
Reset breakers and assist with emergency repairs.
Perform repairs as time and expertise permits.
Assist senior staff with more complex repairs.
Maintain an adequate supply of tools, parts, and supplies for jobs.
Respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed.
Assist with other maintenance areas and in other work areas as assigned.
Assist with snow removal and surface treatment.
Perform other related work as assigned.
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.
Digitally enter work order information and perform other electronic communications as required.