General Maintenance Repair Tec - Instrumentation
Position Overview
Facilities Services supports KU’s mission of learning, scholarship, student experience and creative endeavor by operating and maintaining the University’s physical plant and grounds. The incumbent will function as part of a team of maintenance staff who are responsible for the instrumentation and life safety systems maintenance program within the Facilities Services department. The incumbent performs inspections, maintains records of equipment, performs proactive and reactive repairs, and may occasionally respond to equipment failures and campus wide emergencies. This position requires the operation of work issued vehicles.
If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no farther than the University of Kansas. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 9 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees. KU is a great place to work!
Work Schedule: 7:30am-4pm, Monday through Friday. After probation, this position also has an option for a four-day, 10-hour shift option for Tuesday to Friday 6:30am-5pm.
If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no farther than the University of Kansas. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 9 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees. KU is a great place to work!
Work Schedule: 7:30am-4pm, Monday through Friday. After probation, this position also has an option for a four-day, 10-hour shift option for Tuesday to Friday 6:30am-5pm.
Job Description
50% - General Maintenance, inspection and repair – Assists in the repairs and preventive maintenance for various fire alarm and emergency life safety systems on campus. Performs inspections and minor repairs accordingly.
35% - Responds to emergency calls involving fire alarm and emergency life safety systems. Responds using standard protocols and communication channels. Inspects and reports deficiencies and root causes.
10% - Other related general maintenance work as assigned: Maintains tools, parts and supplies. Assists with other maintenance inspections and needs. Assists with campus wide maintenance activities such as snow removal as needed.
5% - Performs other related work as assigned.
35% - Responds to emergency calls involving fire alarm and emergency life safety systems. Responds using standard protocols and communication channels. Inspects and reports deficiencies and root causes.
10% - Other related general maintenance work as assigned: Maintains tools, parts and supplies. Assists with other maintenance inspections and needs. Assists with campus wide maintenance activities such as snow removal as needed.
5% - Performs other related work as assigned.
Position Requirements
- Reach, grasp, hold, lift and place moderately heavy loads and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs) with or without accommodation.
- Perform work above normal heights, in confined spaces and extreme temperatures (hot and cold) inside and outdoors.
- Operate work issued vehicles for transporting staff and materials
- Work occasional planned and unplanned overtime as needed including responding to after-hours emergencies as needed.
- Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather.
- Must have a valid driver’s license by the time of hire and maintain that license throughout employment.
- Must digitally enter work order information and perform other electronic communications which may require carrying an on-call phone.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED equivalency.
- Two years of experience in a building or facility service trade (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, grounds, relocation etc.) Associate degree or vocational school certification may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional life safety system experience as evidenced by application materials.
- Professional electrical, HVAC or plumbing experience as evidenced by application materials.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of skilled crafts and building trades as demonstrated by application materials.
- Experience working in a university, college or multi-building campus environment as evidenced by application materials.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application will include your current contact information including email and phone number and your previous work experience including dates of employment. Please include the name and contact information to three references with your application.
Application review begins Monday, August 26th and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
Application review begins Monday, August 26th and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
Contact Information to Applicants
Matt Elms
m912e830@ku.edu
785-864-4982
m912e830@ku.edu
785-864-4982
Advertised Salary Range
No less than $35,776 annually ($17.20 hourly). Salary offers increase with relevant experience.
Work Schedule
7:30am-4pm, Monday through Friday. After probation, this position also has an option for a four-day, 10-hour shift option for Tuesday to Friday 6:30am-5pm.
Application Review Begins
Monday August 26, 2024
Anticipated Start Date
Monday September 16, 2024