General Maintenance Repair Tech Sr

Position Overview

The University of Kansas is seeking a General Maintenance Repair Technician Senior in the Plumbing unit. This position is responsible for leading a team to perform a wide variety of maintenance and emergency repair tasks to University buildings (physical structure, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems) while also performing some tasks independently. This position may also be involved in a regular program of inspection and repair at a journeyman level using one or more skilled trades. This position requires the operation of work issued vehicles.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7 : 30am-4pm

Facilities Services within KU Operations

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.

Benefits

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

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.

5% – 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.

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 as required.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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 will begin on Monday, November 3rd and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.

Contact Information

Charles Helmer – C351H922@KU.EDU – 785-864-1298

Advertised Salary Range : Starting at $40,000

Application Review Begins : Monday, November 3, 2025

Anticipated Start Date : Monday, December 1, 2025

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