General Maintenance (9219)

Paycom - ATS; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 4 weeks vacation

Sick leave 96 hours/yr

13.5 paid holidays

5% retirement matching

Free undergraduate tuition for you and

spouse and dependents

Job summary

Friends University in Wichita, KS is seeking a General Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance and repair of campus buildings and off-campus houses. You will diagnose mechanical problems and carry out minor repairs on equipment and building components, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, drywall, painting, and snow removal.

Work hours are 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with on-call duties on a rotation basis and possible travel to off-campus sites for events.

Qualifications

• Three years general maintenance experience required.
• Experience with utility vehicles and basic hand tools needed.
• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions and lift up to 100 pounds.

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 maintenance and repair of plumbing, electrical, HVAC and other systems.
• Perform aesthetic and structural maintenance including carpentry, drywall, painting, and snow removal.
• Work hours are typically 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with on-call duty on rotation and potential travel for events.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Vehicle operation

Hand tools

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, Friends University is seeking to fill a General Maintenance Technician position in Wichita Kansas. This position performs 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. Performs aesthetic and structural maintenance, including basic carpentry, drywall repair, painting, and snow removal. 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.

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.

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

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. As we seek individuals to join our Friends University community, we encourage candidates who share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion to apply.

Qualifications

• Three years general maintenance experience is required.
• Experience with utility vehicles and basic hand tools are 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.