General Maintenance Repair Tec
- Employer
- The University of Kansas
- Location
- Univ of Kansas Edwards Campus
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Working independently, the technician identifies and resolves mechanical, structural, and safety issues and performs a wide range of maintenance duties, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, construction, and general building repairs. The position is responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems and equipment, while also supporting campus events and the needs of faculty, staff, students, and external organizations utilizing campus facilities.
Why Join KU?
The University of Kansas offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Up to 176 hours of paid vacation annually
- 96 hours of earned sick leave each year
- Nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day
- Competitive retirement program
- Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
- Additional voluntary benefit options
- State of Kansas employee discounts through participating vendors
- Educational assistance opportunities for employees and eligible dependents. Details available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistance
Join KU Edwards and help maintain an environment that supports learning, collaboration, and community engagement.
Job Description70% Responsible for campus maintenance
- Maintain the appearance of the building and grounds.
- Under direction of supervisor, assists in specific preventative maintenance and repairs to ensure that all mechanical systems are in good working order, such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.
- Install, operate, repair, and maintain all mechanical systems as directed.
- Part of essential staff that are responsible for snow removal: removing snow from sidewalks, entryways, etc. Apply ice melt to all appropriate surfaces per direction of the Facilities Manager. Place appropriate signage as necessary (i.e.- slippery when wet).
- Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly system checks, such as HVAC, lights, emergency equipment, etc.
- Complete the necessary paperwork associated with assigned projects.
- Help with grounds work, pulling weeds, trimming bushes/trees, removing outdoor trash.
- Digitally enter work order information and perform other electronic communications as required.
- Operate work issued vehicles for transporting equipment and materials.
- Coordinate with events team and supervisor to ensure setup and other resources are complete for both external and internal events.
- Setup and configures classrooms for KU classes.
- Provide equipment and set up as requested by external clients for day of needs.
- Assist with access to space as requested by events team or supervisor.
- Replace markers and erasers in classrooms.
- Perform other related maintenance work as assigned.
- Assist in supporting other operational areas and work units as needed.
Position Requirements
- Ability to kneel, squat, bend, lift, climb and stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Reach, grasp, hold, lift and place moderately heavy loads and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs.) with or without accommodation.
- Must be willing and able to work a varied and be able to respond to after-hours emergencies if needed. (Days, nights, and weekends)
- Must have a valid driver's license and maintain the license through employment.
- High school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Two years’ experience in maintenance work using basic power tools, hand tools, and cleaning equipment. 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.
- Experience working with individuals and teams from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, as evidenced in application materials.
- Ability to follow English oral and written instructions as made evident in work history and application materials.
- Experience that involved working alone with minimal supervision, as evidenced in application materials.
- Ability to apply reason to solve problems independently, as evidenced in application materials and previous experience.
- Knowledge of standard practices, tools, equipment, and materials associated with a variety of skilled crafts and building trades, as evidenced in application materials.
- Experience with office computer systems including Microsoft Suite: Outlook, Word, and Excel; Zoom and related technologies, as evidenced in application materials.
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
- Resume
- List of three (3) professional references
Only complete applications will be considered.
Application review begins Monday, October 12, 2026. and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
lauriebrown@ku.edu
913.897.8410Advertised Salary Range44,000-46,000Application Review BeginsThursday October 15, 2026Anticipated Start DateMonday October 26, 2026Apply to Job
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