General Maintenance Repair Tech Sr

32198BR

FS Maintenance Services

Position Overview
The General Maintenance Repair Technician
Senior is responsible for independently or by leading 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 position being involved in a regular
program of inspection and repair at a journeyman level using more than one skilled trade. This position requires the operation of work
issued vehicles.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 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% – This is a lead position to assist in the troubleshooting, repair and preventative
maintenance for various plumbing and structural equipment. Installs and maintains assembles and installs a variety of metal and non-metal
piping and pipe fittings for water and compressed air pipes, couplings, traps, and pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper,
lead and plastic. Joins piping by means of threaded, calked and soldered. Secures pipes to structure with clamps, brackets and hangers,
using hand and power tools. Maintains water softeners. Installs and maintains drinking fountains, lavatories, commodes, etc. Performs all
work in accordance with local building codes and KU standards. Assists in training and mentoring general maintenance
staff.

40% – Assist other trade groups such as electrical, HVAC and carpentry as needed. Responds to emergency calls
such as loss of domestic or heating water or other emergency calls as needed.

10% – 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.

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 have a valid driver’s license by the time of hire and maintain that license throughout employment.
7. 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. Three (3) years 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 one year of the
   required experience.
3. Must have a valid driver’s license by the time of hire and maintain the license throughout
   employment.

Preferred Qualifications

1. One (1) year of general maintenance that includes plumbing
   troubleshooting and repairs.
2. Knowledge of the standard practices, tools, equipment and materials associated with a variety of
   skilled crafts and building trades as evidenced by application materials.
3. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
   of skilled crafts and building trades as evidenced by application materials.
4. Ability to read and correctly interpret blueprints,
   electrical or plumbing schematics as demonstrated by work experience.
5. Experience working in a university, college or multi-building
   campus environment as evidenced by application materials.

Contact Information to Applicants
CHARLES HELMER

C351H922@KU.EDU
785-864-1298

Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application will include the following:

• 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.

Review of applications will begin Monday, March 9th and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is
identified.

Advertised Salary Range: Starting at $40,000

Application Review
Begins: 09-Mar-2026

Anticipated Start Date: 13-Apr-2026

Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

FTE: 1.0

Reg/Temp: Regular

FLSA Status
Nonexempt

Employee Class: B-University Support Staff

Work
Schedule
M-F 7:30-4:00

Union
055

Job Family
Facilit Plan
Design&Operat-KUL

Conditions of Employment
Contingent on Funding

Work Location
Assignment
On-Site

Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis
of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital
status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university’s programs and activities.
Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the
nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil
Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside
Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

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