Facilities/Maintenance Tech III

Job Summary

The University Guest House & Conference Center is
seeking a skilled Facilities/Maintenance Technician III to join our Facilities team. As the hotel and conference
center on the University of Utah campus, we are committed to providing exceptional guest experiences through safe, reliable, and
well-maintained facilities.

This senior-level maintenance position serves as an experienced maintenance professional responsible for
independently diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and improving building systems, guest rooms, public spaces, conference facilities, and
related equipment throughout spaces managed by the University Guest House & Conference Center. The Facilities/Maintenance Technician III performs preventative maintenance and troubleshooting in multiple trade areas including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general building maintenance.

The successful candidate must
be able to prioritize changing operational needs in a hospitality environment, respond quickly to guest-impacting maintenance issues, and
consistently deliver high-quality workmanship with minimal supervision. This position is expected to perform complex maintenance and
troubleshooting tasks independently and serves as a technical resource for maintenance helpers and other support personnel when assigned.
The position regularly collaborates with other maintenance team members, contractors, and department staff to ensure facilities remain safe,
functional, and guest-ready.

In addition to working in a unique hospitality environment, employees enjoy the benefits of University
of Utah employment, including generous retirement contributions, affordable health insurance options, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
accruals, tuition reduction opportunities for employees and eligible family members, paid parental leave, and a free UTA transit pass. For more information about University benefits, please visit https://www.hr.utah.edu
/benefits/ .

Flexibility is essential. Work schedules may vary based on hotel occupancy, conference activity, special
events, and departmental needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities
Key
Responsibilities

1. Independently diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain building systems, guest rooms, conference facilities,
   and public spaces throughout spaces managed by the University Guest House & Conference Center.
2. Perform preventative maintenance on
   HVAC equipment, plumbing fixtures, electrical systems, doors, locks, lighting, appliances, and general building systems.
3. Respond
   promptly to maintenance requests and operational issues while minimizing disruptions to guests, events, and daily operations.
4. Inspect facilities, equipment, and building systems to identify maintenance needs and recommend corrective actions.
5. Perform
   repairs involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, and general building maintenance.
6. Follow all
   departmental safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while maintaining a safe work environment.
7. Complete routine
   safety inspections and identify potential hazards requiring corrective action.
8. Coordinate with vendors and contractors performing
   specialized maintenance and repair services.
9. Maintain accurate records of repairs completed, materials used, preventive maintenance
   activities, and assigned projects.
10. Complete assigned maintenance tasks efficiently while maintaining excellent customer service and
    communication with guests and team members.
11. Maintain maintenance shops, storage areas, tools, equipment, and shared workspaces in a
    clean, organized, and safe condition.
12. Transport supplies, materials, and equipment as needed and safely operate department vehicles
    and maintenance equipment.
13. Provide technical guidance and instruction to maintenance helpers or other support personnel assisting
    with assigned projects.
14. Perform other facility maintenance duties as assigned.

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).
Department may hire employee at one of the following
job levels:
Facilities / Maintenance Technician, III: Requires 3+ years of related
experience.

Preferences

• Three or more years of experience in hotel, hospitality, commercial, healthcare, higher
  education, or institutional facilities maintenance.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing HVAC equipment and building mechanical
  systems.
• Experience maintaining hotel guest rooms, public spaces, and conference facilities.
• Knowledge of property
  management systems and technology used in hospitality operations.
• Technical training, certification, or coursework in HVAC,
  electrical, plumbing, building maintenance, or a related trade.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and
  technical manuals.
• Experience coordinating vendor and contractor work.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently,
  prioritize multiple assignments, and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Possession of a valid Utah driver’s license with a good
  driving record, or the ability to obtain one within a specified timeframe.
• Strong customer service, communication, and
  problem-solving skills.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45720B
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Hours and days will vary depending upon hotel occupancy but primarily weekday mid and evening
shift with a minimum of 1 weekend shift.
Department: 01115 – Guest House
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range:
$21.00-$25.00
Close Date: 10/22/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9715982“”>https://utah.peoplea
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