General Maintenance Repair Tech

University of Kansas•Lawrence, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Maintenance Repair Technician in the Painting and Carpentry department works as part of a team to perform a wide variety of maintenance and emergency repair tasks on University buildings, including their physical structures and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The position participates in a regular program of inspection and repair at a journeyman level, using more than one skilled trade, and requires operating work-issued vehicles. The role includes assisting with construction, repair, and preventative maintenance; responding to emergency and after-hours service calls as needed; completing service requests; and supporting other maintenance areas, including snow removal and surface treatment activities. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Facilities Services within KU Operations maintains a safe and inviting campus environment in support of the University of Kansas’s teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and creative endeavors. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States by the appointment’s effective date.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
One year of experience in a skilled craft area; a vocational school certificate or associate degree in a building or mechanical trade area may substitute for the required experience.
Valid driver's license by the time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Experience in carpentry, paint, roofs, windows, doors, flooring, or other building trades.
Knowledge of 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 schematics, or plumbing schematics.
Ability to work from ladders and scaffolds, work safely at varying heights, and follow safety protocols.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more.
Must report to work during declared periods of inclement weather.
Willingness and ability to work overtime and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
Must be eligible to work in the United States by the effective date of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a university, college, or multi-building campus environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with construction, repair, and preventative maintenance of campus physical infrastructure.
Support new construction and renovation projects involving flooring, windows, doors, ceilings, and window coverings.
Inspect, maintain, and repair roofs, gutters, and flashings.
Assist with sheetrock installation and repair, painting, wall coverings, and other finish materials.
Identify and address other physical-environment issues as needed.
Use bench tools and hand tools safely and effectively.
Maintain adequate inventory of tools, parts, and supplies needed to complete work.
Respond to emergency and after-hours service calls as needed.
Address service requests related to doors, windows, ceilings, walls, flooring, roofs, water intrusion, and other facility issues.
Ensure work orders and issues are seen through to completion.
Request assistance or escalate issues to appropriate staff and leadership when necessary.
Perform other related maintenance work as assigned.
Assist in other maintenance areas and work units as needed.
Support snow removal and surface treatment activities.
Operate work-issued vehicles.