General Maint Repair Tech Sr

32421BR

FS Maintenance Services

Position Overview
The General Maintenance Repair Tech Senior –
Fire Extinguisher Technician is responsible for independently or in a lead capacity performing a wide variety of maintenance and emergency
repair tasks to University buildings, including physical structure, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. A key responsibility of
this position is managing the campus-wide fire extinguisher inspection and maintenance program to ensure all extinguishers meet compliance
standards and are fully operational. This role includes participating in a regular program of inspection and repair of university
extinguishers across campus. This position requires operation of University vehicles.

Work Schedule
Monday-Friday
7:30 am-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% – Maintenance, Fire Extinguisher Program, and Lead Support:
Provide lead support for the
campus fire extinguisher program, including troubleshooting, inspection, repair, replacement, and preventative maintenance of fire
extinguishers as needed. Complete monthly inspections for buildings where inspections were not completed by supporting staff. Ensure all
fire extinguishers are maintained in compliance with applicable safety regulations, fire codes, and university policies. Maintain accurate
and up-to-date documentation for inspections, maintenance activities, and device locations.

Serve as a subject matter resource
regarding fire extinguisher use and basic compliance requirements, providing guidance to campus partners as needed. Coordinate with
custodial staff, maintenance teams, and other university stakeholders to address compliance concerns, support inspections, and plan
corrective actions or maintenance activities.

40% – Emergency Response and system support:
Respond to emergency
calls involving equipment failures, alarms, or system disruptions. Assist with fire alarm inspections, basic troubleshooting, and minor
repairs as time, training, and operational needs allow. Provide support for other life safety, electrical, or related systems as
appropriate.

Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies as required. Work occasional planned or
unplanned overtime during emergency situations. Maintain tools, supplies, and parts inventory necessary for assigned responsibilities.
Assist other maintenance units as needed, including participation in snow removal and related duties during inclement
weather.

10% – Other Duties as Assigned:
Perform other related tasks as directed to support departmental needs
and campus safety.

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. Valid driver’s license by the time of hire and maintain the license
   throughout employment.
4. Currently possess or have the ability to obtain fire extinguisher certification within the first six months
   of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prior experience and certification in maintaining fire
   extinguishers.
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 evidenced by application materials.
5. Experience working in a university, college or multi-building campus
   environment.

Contact Information to Applicants
Matt Elms, m912e830@ku.edu

Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application
will include the following:

1. Current contact information including email and phone number
2. Previous work experience including
   dates of employment
3. Name and contact information to three references

Resume/Cover letter is optional.

Review of applications will begin Friday, April 17th and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is
identified.

Advertised Salary Range: Starting at 40,000

Application Review
Begins: 17-Apr-2026

Anticipated Start Date: 04-May-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 am to 4pm

Union
055

Job Family
Facilit
Plan Design&Operat-KUL

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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