General Maintenance Repair Tec

The University of Kansas

Overland Park (KS)

On-site

USD 44,000 - 46,000

Full time

18 hours ago

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Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking a General Maintenance and Repair Technician to join the Facilities team at KU Edwards Campus. The role covers troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance across campus buildings, grounds, and infrastructure, ensuring safety and reliability for students, faculty, staff, and guests.

Responsibilities include HVAC and electrical work, snow removal, classroom setups for events, and after-hours emergency support.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of maintenance experience using basic tools and equipment.
Experience working with diverse teams and individuals.

Responsibilities

Maintain building and grounds appearance and systems.
Assist with preventative maintenance and repairs (HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
Install, operate, repair, and maintain mechanical systems as directed.
Carry out snow removal and apply ice melt per Facilities Manager.
Perform routine system checks and complete project paperwork.
Support events, classroom setups, and access to spaces as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Cleaning equipment

MS Office Suite

HVAC equipment

Job description

Position Overview

The General Maintenance and Repair Technician is an essential member of the Facilities team, helping ensure the KU Edwards Campus remains safe, reliable, and welcoming for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This hands-on position performs troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance to support the daily operation of campus buildings, grounds, equipment, and infrastructure.

Working independently, the technician identifies and resolves mechanical, structural, and safety issues and performs a wide range of maintenance duties, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, construction, and general building repairs. The position is responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems and equipment, while also supporting campus events and the needs of faculty, staff, students, and external organizations utilizing campus facilities.

Why Join KU?

The University of Kansas offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Up to 176 hours of paid vacation annually
96 hours of earned sick leave each year
Nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day
Competitive retirement program
Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
Additional voluntary benefit options
State of Kansas employee discounts through participating vendors
Educational assistance opportunities for employees and eligible dependents. Details available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistance

Join KU Edwards and help maintain an environment that supports learning, collaboration, and community engagement.

Job Description

70% Responsible for campus maintenance

Maintain the appearance of the building and grounds.
Under direction of supervisor, assists in specific preventative maintenance and repairs to ensure that all mechanical systems are in good working order, such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.
Install, operate, repair, and maintain all mechanical systems as directed.
Part of essential staff that are responsible for snow removal: removing snow from sidewalks, entryways, etc. Apply ice melt to all appropriate surfaces per direction of the Facilities Manager. Place appropriate signage as necessary (i.e.- slippery when wet).
Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly system checks, such as HVAC, lights, emergency equipment, etc.
Complete the necessary paperwork associated with assigned projects.
Help with grounds work, pulling weeds, trimming bushes/trees, removing outdoor trash.
Digitally enter work order information and perform other electronic communications as required.
Operate work issued vehicles for transporting equipment and materials.

25% Events/Class setups

Coordinate with events team and supervisor to ensure setup and other resources are complete for both external and internal events.
Setup and configures classrooms for KU classes.
Provide equipment and set up as requested by external clients for day of needs.
Assist with access to space as requested by events team or supervisor.
Replace markers and erasers in classrooms.

5% Perform other duties as assigned

Perform other related maintenance work as assigned.
Assist in supporting other operational areas and work units as needed.

Position Requirements

Ability to kneel, squat, bend, lift, climb and stand for prolonged periods of time.
Reach, grasp, hold, lift and place moderately heavy loads and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs.) with or without accommodation.
Must be willing and able to work a varied and be able to respond to after-hours emergencies if needed. (Days, nights, and weekends)
Must have a valid driver's license and maintain the license through employment.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Two years’ experience in maintenance work using basic power tools, hand tools, and cleaning equipment. Certificate from a vocational school or an associate's degree in a building or mechanical trade area may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Experience working with individuals and teams from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, as evidenced in application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to follow English oral and written instructions as made evident in work history and application materials.
Experience that involved working alone with minimal supervision, as evidenced in application materials.
Ability to apply reason to solve problems independently, as evidenced in application materials and previous experience.
Knowledge of standard practices, tools, equipment, and materials associated with a variety of skilled crafts and building trades, as evidenced in application materials.
Experience with office computer systems including Microsoft Suite: Outlook, Word, and Excel; Zoom and related technologies, as evidenced in application materials.

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