Facilities / Maintenance Technicians

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking Facilities / Maintenance Technicians at II or III level to support general upkeep, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, painting, grounds work, and moving furniture and equipment. You may work with outside contractors and perform routine machinery checks to ensure proper operation.

Roles offer growth across trades within a university setting. Technician II requires at least 1 year of related experience; Technician III requires 3+ years.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Requires 1 year of related experience for Technician II.
• Requires 3+ years of related experience for Technician III.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general maintenance and repairs including light carpentry, basic electrical, HVAC, painting, and grounds maintenance.
• Arrange furniture and partitions; assist with internal moves and transport supplies/equipment.
• Conduct routine checks on machinery to determine maintenance needs.
• May work with specialized outside contractors; some tasks under moderate supervision.

Skills

Maintenance

Carpentry

Electrical

HVAC

Education

Equivalency statement

Tools

Tools & equipment

Job description

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

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

Special Instructions Summary

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. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu 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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest level of completed education?
  • None
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree
• * How many years of related work experience do you have?
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
  • 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
  • 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
  • 14 years or more
• * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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