Multi-craft Maintenance Technician I

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, MO

8d • $25 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

The Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician I is an entry-level, developmental role within the Facilities Management department. Under direct supervision, this role performs basic preventive maintenance tasks and assists journey-level and senior technicians across multiple trades. This role is the first step in a structured career ladder that leads to increasing autonomy, technical complexity, and eventual specialization.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience with one (1) of the following: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, or piping systems.

Nice To Haves

• Technical or trade school certificate or associate degree in a building trades discipline.
• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry or Construction certification, held prior to hire.
• Two (2) years of experience in facilities maintenance, building trades, or a closely related field; or successful completion of a vocational or technical training program in an applicable trade.
• Experience in higher education.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) (e.g., Maximo, FAMIS360, ServiceNow, or equivalent).
• Multi-craft maintenance fundamentals
• OSHA safety compliance
• Collaboration skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks on building systems, equipment, and utility infrastructure as directed by the supervisor or a higher-level technician, following documented procedures and manufacturer specifications.
• Assist journey-level and senior technicians with corrective maintenance and repairs to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and piping systems; serve as a hands-on helper and observer to develop multi-craft skills.
• Replace filters, belts, light fixtures, fuses, and other consumable or low-complexity components with necessary supervision.
• Perform routine inspections of assigned areas and document observations accurately; report deficiencies immediately to the supervisor.
• Log all work activities, preventive maintenance completions, parts used, and time expended in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) daily, ensuring work order records are accurate and closed in a timely manner.
• Review daily work orders issued through the CMMS and communicate scheduling conflicts or material shortages to the supervisor before the start of the shift.
• Maintain accurate paper and electronic records of inspections, equipment readings, and maintenance history as required by department policy.
• Follow all OSHA safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) standards, and confined-space protocols prior to beginning any maintenance task.
• Complete and comply with Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements before performing work in or adjacent to patient care areas, including proper barrier construction and dust-control measures.
• Follow Joint Commission Environment of Care (EC) standards and institutional policies when working in clinical, research, or other regulated spaces.
• Report safety hazards, near-misses, equipment failures, or regulatory deficiencies to the supervisor immediately.
• Maintain confidentiality of medical center, patient, and employee information, handling sensitive data with discretion in accordance with KUMC policies and HIPAA requirements.
• Participate assigned training programs, safety briefings, and competency assessments to develop multi-craft skills and advance toward Level II qualifications.
• Coordinate work activities with other Facilities Management staff and departments to minimize disruption to patient care, research operations, and academic activities.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health expense accounts with generous employer contributions
• Employer-paid life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• various additional voluntary insurance plans
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick
• ten paid holidays
• One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment
• paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment
• A retirement program with a generous employer contribution
• additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree