Facilities / Maintenance Technicians

UtahPresents; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 53,010,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefited Staff

Job summary

University of Utah located on the Salt Lake City campus is hiring Facilities / Maintenance Technicians. The role involves general maintenance, light carpentry, basic electrical, HVAC, painting, and grounds upkeep, plus assisting with moves and coordinating with contractors.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of related experience. There are two levels, II and III, with different responsibilities and pay bands. Benefits are available to eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
• 3+ years of related experience for higher level (Technician III).

Responsibilities

• Assist with general maintenance and repairs including carpentry, electrical, HVAC, painting.
• Conduct routine checks on machinery to determine maintenance needs.
• Assist with internal moves and transport supplies and equipment.
• Work with outside contractors as needed.
• Complete assignments with little supervision.

Skills

Maintenance

Carpentry

Electrical

HVAC

Painting

Grounds maintenance

Furniture moves

Education

Higher education equivalency

Job description

Details

Open Date 08/03/2026

Requisition Number PRN45821B

Job Title Facilities / Maintenance Technicians

Working Title Facilities / Maintenance Technicians

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Weekdays

VP Area President

Department 00717 - Office of Comparative Medicine

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $18.50-$23.00/hr

Close Date 10/28/2026

Job Summary

Facilities / Maintenance Technicians

Assist with general maintenance and repairs which may include light carpentry, basic electrical, HVAC , painting, grounds maintenance, and arranging furniture and partitions. Conduct routine checks on machinery to determine maintenance required for proper operation. Assist employees with internal moves and transport supplies and equipment as needed. May work with specialized outside contractors. May have some formal training in one or more trades or related experience in building maintenance.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Facilities / Maintenance Technician, II

Assist with general maintenance and repairs which may include light carpentry, basic electrical, HVAC , painting, grounds maintenance, and arranging furniture and partitions. Conduct routine checks on machinery to determine maintenance required for proper operation. Assist employees with internal moves and transport supplies and equipment as needed. May work with specialized outside contractors. May have some formal training in one or more trades or related experience in building maintenance. Complete routine tasks under moderate supervision.

Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

This is an Intermediate Level position in the Support track.

Job Code S22622

Grade S14

Facilities / Maintenance Technician, III

Assist with general maintenance and repairs which may include light carpentry, basic electrical, HVAC , painting, grounds maintenance, and arranging furniture and partitions. Conduct routine checks on machinery to determine maintenance required for proper operation. Assist employees with internal moves and transport supplies and equipment as needed. May work with specialized outside contractors. May have some formal training in one or more trades or related experience in building maintenance. Complete assignments with little supervision. May assist less-experienced team members.

This is a Skilled Level position in the Support track.

Job Code S22623

Grade S16

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

• Facilities / Maintenance Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
• Facilities / Maintenance Technician, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.