General Maintenance (7320)

Friends University; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Retirement matching

Tuition benefit

Job summary

Friends University is seeking a maintenance technician to perform general maintenance and repairs across campus buildings and off-campus housing. The role includes diagnosing mechanical issues, repairing plumbing, electrical, HVAC and other systems, and handling basic carpentry and painting tasks.

Frequent travel to off-campus sites and participation in special events are required, with on-call duties on rotation and possible 2nd shift as requested.

Qualifications

• Three years general maintenance experience is required.
• Experience with utility vehicles and basic hand tools is needed.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair of campus buildings and off campus houses.
• Diagnose mechanical failures and perform minor repairs on equipment and building components.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of facility plumbing, electrical, HVAC and other systems.
• Perform aesthetic and structural maintenance, including basic carpentry, drywall repair, painting, and snow removal.
• On-call duty on a rotation basis.
• Travel to off-campus sites as needed.
• Participate in special events (graduation, homecoming, etc.) and 2nd shift as requested.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Utility vehicles

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 2100 W University Ave - WICHITA, KS 67213

Position Type: Full Time

Work hours are typically 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. May be required/requested to travel to off-campus sites as needed. On-call duty on a rotation basis. Working special events (graduation, homecoming, etc.) is required and 2nd shift as requested.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair of campus buildings and off campus houses.
• Diagnose mechanical failures and perform minor repairs on equipment and building components.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of facility plumbing, electrical, HVAC and other systems.
• Perform aesthetic and structural maintenance, including basic carpentry, drywall repair, painting, and snow removal.
• On-call duty on a rotation basis.
• Travel to off-campus sites as needed.
• Participate in special events (graduation, homecoming, etc.) and 2nd shift as requested.

Benefits

• Up to 4 weeks of vacation.
• 96 hours of sick leave per year.
• Up to 13 1/2 paid holidays.
• Half day Fridays June through July.
• Up to 5% retirement matching.
• Free undergraduate tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents.

Mission & Values

Friends University seeks to hire individuals who will embrace our mission and celebrate our commitment to equipping students to honor God in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives by adhering to the University’s RISE Core Values (Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence).

The mission of the University is:

Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives.

Friends University aspires to be a model of excellence in higher education. As an expression of our Christian faith, we aim to prepare our students for success in a diverse and interconnected world by providing transformative learning experiences that embrace different viewpoints.

Qualifications

• Three years general maintenance experience is required.
• Experience with utility vehicles and basic hand tools is needed.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are necessary.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions and withstand extreme hot and cold working conditions, loud noise environments; lift 100 pounds; walk and/or stand for long periods of time, and climb, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Working in the boiler room requires being exposed to non-weather wet, humid conditions and extreme heat; working inside freezers requires being exposed to extreme non-weather cold. Position also requires work in high, precarious places, exposure to noxious odors, loud noises, and electrical shock.
• A valid driver’s license is required for this position. A motor vehicle report will be run to verify insurability and to become an approved driver by the University’s insurance carrier.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Friends University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.