General Maintenance Repair Tech - Electrical

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

EDTAS program

State discounts

Job summary

University of Kansas in Lawrence seeks a General Maintenance Repair Tech - Electrical to join a team maintaining university buildings and systems, performing electrical repairs and assisting with other trades as needed. You will handle emergency repairs, routine maintenance, and support on complex projects, with a schedule Monday–Friday and on-call duties.

KU offers comprehensive benefits and tuition assistance; candidates must have a high school diploma and one year of experience in a skilled

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience in a skilled craft area; vocational cert/associate degree may substitute.
• Valid driver's license by time of hire and during employment.

Responsibilities

• Electrical repair including relamping, ballast changes, outlets, switches, and basic appliance troubleshooting; may assist electricians on more complex issues.
• Respond to emergency calls involving loss of utilities or equipment failures; reset breakers and assist with repairs.
• Other related work including keeping tools and supplies stocked and responding to after-hours emergencies.

Skills

Electrical repair

Troubleshooting

Emergency response

Vehicle operation

Multi-trade knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vocational certificate / Associate degree in building or mechanical trades

Job description

Position Overview

The General Maintenance Repair Tech - Electrical position is responsible for working on a team to perform a wide variety of maintenance and emergency repair tasks to University buildings (physical structure, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems), with the employee being involved in a regular program of inspection and repair using more than one skilled trade. This position requires the operation of work issued vehicles.

Work schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Facilities Services within KU Operations plays a vital role in maintaining an inviting and safe campus environment that supports teaching, learning and research. KU Operations supports KU's mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by providing the visible and behind-the-scenes services that make possible the university's academic and research missions.

KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities.

Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities! Details available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistance.

KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard, and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.

Job Description

50% - Basic electrical repair including relamping, ballast changes, troubleshooting and repair of outlets, switches, and basic appliance troubleshooting. May assist electricians on additional issues including breaker, wiring, fire alarm and controls issues. May assist other trades as needed (HVAC, plumbing, carpentry etc.)

40% - Responds to emergency calls involving loss of utilities or equipment failure. Resets breakers and assists with emergency repairs. Repairs are performed as time and expertise permits. May assist senior staff with more complex repairs.

5% - Other Related Work as Assigned: Maintains an adequate supply of tools, parts, and supplies for jobs. Responds to after-hours emergency calls as needed. Assists with other maintenance areas and in other work areas as assigned. Assists with snow removal and surface treatment.

5% - Performs other related work as assigned.

Position Requirements

1. Reach, grasp, hold, lift and place moderately heavy loads and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs) with or without accommodation.
2. Perform work above normal heights, in confined spaces and extreme temperatures (hot and cold) inside and outdoors.
3. Operate work issued vehicles for transporting staff and materials.
4. Work occasional planned and unplanned overtime as needed including responding to after- hours emergencies as needed.
5. Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather.
6. Must digitally enter work order information and perform other electronic communications as required.

Required Qualifications

1. High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
2. One (1) year of experience in a skilled craft area. Certificate from a vocational school or an associate's degree in a building or mechanical trade area may be substituted for the required experience.
3. Valid driver's license by the time of hire and maintain the license throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Electrical and/or life safety systems experience.
2. Work experience that required knowledge of the standard practices, tools, equipment and materials associated with electrical and/or a variety of skilled crafts and building trades.
3. Work experience that required knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of skilled crafts and building trades.
4. Ability to read and correctly interpret blueprints, electrical or plumbing schematics as evidenced by work experience.
5. Experience working in a university, college or multi-building campus environment.

Contact Information to Applicants

David Alvarez
[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

Starting at $37,440

Application Review Begins

Monday October 19, 2026

Anticipated Start Date

Monday November 16, 2026