Maintenance Specialist

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to manage maintenance for campus parking lots and garages, including electrical, carpentry, painting, and signage. The role supports events from concerts to Olympic activities and emphasizes safety, efficiency, and cost-conscious upkeep.

Responsibilities include regular preventive maintenance, equipment setup for events, and coordination with plant operations. Candidates should demonstrate strong work ethic and pride in quality work.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
• Equivalency statement allows substitution of higher education for work experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment for special events and plan next-day activities.
• Repair or replace electrical motors and lighting in parking structures.
• Perform carpentry work including counters, benches and frames.
• Paint walls and surfaces using brushes, rollers, or spray tools.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Install and maintain parking signage; coordinate with operations to avoid underground utilities.

Skills

Electrical work

Carpentry

Painting

Preventive maintenance

Signage installation

Education

Equivalency statement

Job description

Maintenance Specialist

Job Summary

This full-time benefited position, is primarily responsible for all aspects of maintenance for the parking lots and garages of the University of Utah.This includes pavement, concrete, markings, signage, electrical, carpentry, lighting, drainage, snow removal, cleaning, and more.Our team prides itself at sustaining infrastructure for all commuters on campus.We also play an important role for the various events that happen on campus; from small concerts to the Olympics.Applicants should have a strong work ethic, integrity, and take personal pride in the quality of their work.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

Responsibilities

• 1. Setting up equipment for Special Events, work in a position needed for the operation of an individual event, inventory signs and equipment, prepare and plan out the next day's events and set a course of action.
• 2. Performs electrical work to repair or replace electrical motors, electrical equipment, control devices, etc. Repairs lighting in parking structures. (limited)
• 3. Performs carpentry work in constructing repairing or installing counter tops, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, building frames and trim.
• 4. Performs painting work by preparing the walls, doors, and exposed surfaces for painting and by painting those areas using any combination of brushes, rollers or spray guns.
• 5. Performs preventive maintenance on machinery and mechanical equipment.
• 6. Installs regulatory signs, directional signs, and parking signs. Coordinates with plant operations and/or Blue Stakes to ensure safe installation of signs to avoid any underground utilities.
• 7. Coordinates and performs routine maintenance repairs in parking structures, parking surfaces and surrounding areas. Responsible for the upkeep of existing signage.
• Replace signage as needed, removes graffiti, stickers, or other obstructions from signs.
• 8. Assist with other daily functions such as meters, visitor parking equipment, and bicycle repairs.
• 9. Motor assistance when needed.
• 10. All other duties as assigned.
• 11. Position is required to effectively use supplies provided to reduce budgetary cost. Responsible for reporting and requesting equipment needed to ensure the daily operations.
• 12. Responsible for attempting to keep repair costs down by performing preventative maintenance on equipment.
• 13. Maintaining exterior signage throughout campus.
• 14. Operating and maintaining a state-owned vehicle.
• 15. Maintaining an inventory of tools and materials.
• 16. Communicating needs and suggestions to management.
• 17. Assisting with miscellaneous projects for campus entities.
• 18. Complying with all University policy and procedures.

Last Revised: May 2024

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Preferences

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45837B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday 0600-1430. Occasional overtime required.ORMonday - Friday 0800-1630. Occasional overtime required.

Department: 00450 - Commuter Services - Operations

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $20.50/h

Close Date: 08/30/2026

Open Until Filled:

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