GMRT Sr. – (Specialty - Instrumentation)

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Retirement program

Tuition assistance for employees

Job summary

University of Kansas is seeking a General Maintenance Repair Tech Senior specialized in Instrumentation to perform a broad range of building maintenance tasks, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The role includes responding to emergencies and operating assigned company vehicles on a regular maintenance program.

Typical duties include following inspection routines, repairing generators, and assisting with more complex repairs as needed, with a schedule of 7:30am-4pm, Monday

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
• Three years of experience in a skilled craft area such as plumbing, electrical, or HVAC.
• Must have a valid driver’s license by time of hire and maintain it throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Follows an established inspection routine in an assigned group of buildings or equipment; repairs mechanical and electrical equipment within generators.
• Responds to loss of utilities or equipment failure and assists with more complex repairs as needed.
• Maintains tools, parts, supplies, and responds to after-hours emergencies; assists with snow removal and other duties.

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency

Three years of experience in a skilled craft area (plumbing, electrical, or HVAC)

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Position Overview

The Electrical Shop with the University of Kansas is hiring for a General Maintenance Repair Tech Senior that specialized in Instrumentation. This position will be responsible for performing a wide variety of maintenance and 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. This GMRT Sr. will be expected to respond to emergency calls and requires the operation of work issued vehicles.

Work Schedule:

M-F 7:30am-4pm.

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% - Follows an established inspection routine in an assigned group of buildings or equipment. Performs repairs to various mechanical and electrical equipment within generators. Performs lubrication of equipment, cleaning inspections, and changes belts and filters.

40% - Responds to calls involving loss of utilities or equipment failure. Repairs are performed as time and expertise permits. May assist Central Shop staff with more complex repairs as needed.

10% - Other Related Work as assigned, including but not limited to: 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.

Position Requirements

• Work under a variety of extremes of temperature and weather, both inside and outdoors.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
• Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather if required.
• Work from high scaffolds and ladders, confined spaces.
• Must enter work order information digitally.
• Carry up to 20 pounds constantly and up to 50 pounds occasionally with or without an accommodation.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
• Three (3) years of experience in a skilled craft area such as plumping, electrical, or HVAC. 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.
• Must have a valid driver’s license by the time of hire and maintain the license throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of generator and/or life safety systems experience.
• Knowledge of standard practices, tools, equipment and materials associated with a variety of skilled crafts and building trades as evidenced by application materials.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of skilled crafts and building trades as evidenced by application materials.
• Ability to read and correctly interpret blueprints, electrical or plumbing schematics as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience working in a college or university setting.

Additional Candidate Instructions

• Current contact information including email and phone number
• Previous work experience including dates of employment
• Name and contact information to three references

Resume/Cover letter is optional.

Application review begins Friday, October 16th and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.

Contact Information to Applicants

Matt Elms

[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

Starting at $40,000

Application Review Begins

Friday October 16, 2026

Anticipated Start Date

Monday November 9, 2026