General Technician I

University of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho seeks a General Technician I to perform general building maintenance and support a variety of construction, trades, landscaping, exterior service, and maintenance projects in Moscow.

Responsibilities include using basic tools, inspecting facilities, assisting with deliveries and inventory, and contributing to snow removal and other duties as assigned. Requires a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and ability to drive university vehicles.

Qualifications

• Team collaboration to achieve goals in a shop/maintenance setting.
• Ability to follow established procedures and safety rules.
• Willingness to learn and perform basic maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Utilize basic tools and equipment to perform general maintenance.
• Repair and maintain basic machinery, equipment and facility property.
• Assist with routine facility inspections and monitor cleanliness.
• Assist with inventory and distribution of deliveries.
• Manually move and transfer items as needed.
• Participate in snow removal and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Technician I

Posting Number: SP005432P

Division/College: Facilities Management

Department: Facilities Management-Shops/Misc.

Location: Moscow

Position Overview:

This position will perform general building maintenance tasks on aregular and continuing basis. It will provide general support for avariety of construction, trades, landscaping, exterior service andmaintenance areas to repair and maintain university facilities andgrounds. Job duties will vary widely depending on the work andprojects assigned.

Duties may include:

• Utilize basic tools and equipment
• Repair and maintain basic machinery, equipment and facilityproperty
• Assist with routine facility inspections and monitorcleanliness
• Assist with inventory and distribution of deliveries
• Manually move and transfer items
• Participate in snow removal
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Working in a team to accomplish goals

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

• Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to meetuniversity requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
• Be at least 18 years of age

Additional Preferred:

• Experience:
  • Working in construction or building maintenance
  • Using power tools and equipment
• Expressed interest in learning and acquiring skills related tobuilding maintenance

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours ata time
• Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and scissor lifts
• Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50pounds
• Stand and walk continuously throughout the workday
• Work in inclement weather conditions

Degree Requirement: Listed degree qualification is required at time ofapplication

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience

Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year

FTE: 1.

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: Uncertain

Posting Date: 09/03/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: First review date9/17/26. Applications after that date will be reviewed on anongoing basis until positions are filled.

When entering employment history, be sure to include all past workexperience relevant to the duties of this position in the Employment Experience section of the application.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected asfinal possible candidates must be able to pass a criminalbackground check.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunityemployer, including veterans and individuals withdisabilities.