General Technician I, II, or III Auxiliary Services

University of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 23,680 - 30,789; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho is hiring General Technicians I, II, or III in Moscow, Idaho. These roles are focused on maintenance and facility support across various areas including residence halls and student union facilities.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and varying years of maintenance experience. The positions offer competitive pay ranging from $17.19 to $22.35 per hour depending on the technician level.

Qualifications

• General Technician I: Work in a team setting to meet goals.
• General Technician II: Three years of semi-skilled maintenance experience.
• General Technician III: Five years of experience in custodial or maintenance trades.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance tasks for facilities.
• Assist with inspections and move items as required.
• Lead the General Technician team and supervise work.

Skills

Teamwork

Maintenance tasks

Use of power tools

HVAC systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Ladders and scaffolding

Job description

Position Details

Title: General Technician I, II, or III Auxiliary Services

Department: Campus Services, Auxiliary Services

Location: Moscow, Idaho

Overview

The Gen Tech I, II, or III position provides maintenance and building support to assigned areas, primarily residence halls and multi‑use facilities such as the Idaho Student Union Building, ICCU Arena, PF1CU Kibbie Dome, and others.

General Technician I

This level performs general building maintenance tasks on a regular basis, supporting construction, trades, landscaping, exterior service, and maintenance areas.

• Utilize basic tools and equipment
• 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
• Participate in snow removal
• Other duties as assigned

General Technician II

This level independently performs semi‑skilled maintenance and repair duties.

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs to university facilities
• Assist trades, crafts, vendors and technical staff with construction, design and operational maintenance as needed
• Repair and maintain machinery, equipment, and facilities
• Perform routine and non‑routine facility inspections and monitor cleanliness
• Receive, inspect, inventory and distribute deliveries independently to appropriate entities
• Other duties as assigned

General Technician III

This level leads the General Technician team, providing leadership, training and monitoring while performing maintenance duties.

• Hire, train and supervise the General Technician team
• Monitor and balance workload among individual technicians
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs to university facilities
• Assist trades, crafts, vendors and technical staff with construction, design and operational maintenance as needed
• Repair and maintain machinery, equipment and facilities
• Perform routine and non‑routine facility inspections and monitor cleanliness
• Receive, inspect, inventory and distribute deliveries independently to appropriate entities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Experience

• General Technician I: Working in a team to accomplish goals
• General Technician II: Three years performing semi‑skilled maintenance tasks
• General Technician III: Five years performing semi‑skilled maintenance tasks in custodial, landscape, construction and/or utilities trades

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent for all levels

Other Requirements

• Possess a valid driver’s license and meet policy requirements for driving university‑owned vehicles
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to participate in a 24/7 on‑call rotation which may include nonstandard business hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays periodically

Preferred

• General Technician I: Experience in construction or building maintenance, using power tools and equipment, expressed interest in learning and acquiring skills related to building maintenance
• General Technician II: Experience with heating and cooling system maintenance and repairs, basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, security lock and mechanical systems in residential settings, installing carpet, vinyl, tile; post‑secondary education or license in plumbing, electrical or HVAC
• General Technician III: Same preferred experience and credentials as II

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

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

Compensation and Employment Status

• Non‑Exempt, Classified, Full‑time, Fiscal Year appointment, 1.0 FTE
• Pay Range: General Technician I $17.19 per hour or higher depending on experience; General Technician II $19.78 per hour or higher; General Technician III $22.35 per hour or higher
• Funding contingent on continuation of work and/or funding

Other Requirements

Applicants must pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.