Maintenance/Cleaning, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job in
Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, 66045, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
University of Kansas
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Maintenance/Cleaning
HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Department
FS Maintenance Services
Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Job Description
30% - Operation and Inspection:
Operates boilers, pumps, air compressors, de-aerators, water softeners, valves, regulators and pneumatic controls to maintain proper steam pressure, temperature and water level. Checks for proper operation of safety alarms, pumps, valves and piping systems. Reads gauges, thermometers and charts and records information. Assists with or performs personally Inspections of boilers, pumps, valves, piping systems and associated auxiliary equipment for proper operation to determine repair or preventive maintenance scheduling and does water testing.
This requires ascending/descending multi-level stairs, vertical ladders and working from inside the boilers accessible through openings approximately 12" by 16". Notifies proper personnel to correct malfunction with any of the services provided by the power plant. For instance, steam, water, safety alarms, electrical feeders when non-standard readings are found. Maintains daily operational records of boilers, pumps, deaerators and air compressors.
Requires the ability to perform basic mathematical computations and the ability to read and comprehend controlling instruments.
30% - Piping Systems:
Assists in or performs personally the fabrication, assembling, installation and maintaining piping systems, valves and equipment for boilers, pumps, steam, condensate, feed-water, cooling water, pneumatics and lubricating systems in accordance with National Plumbing, ASTM and ASTE Codes, on the basis of knowledge of piping and specific power plant operations. Selects materials specified in blueprints, technical manuals, schematics and drawings and plans the sequence of installation or repair, using appropriate pipe cutters, threaders and fittings, joins piping by means of flanging, threading, soldering or fusing.
25% - Equipment Maintenance:
Assists in or performs personally the cleaning, replacement, installation, lubrication and repacking of filters, pipes, pumps, valves, heat exchangers and auxiliary equipment in order to maintain the power plant in good operating condition and to make emergency repairs on boilers and to prepare boilers for inspection. Assists Boiler Operator Seniors in overhauling pumps on steam generating and heating equipment by replacing defective bearings, seals, packing, shafts and other pump parts.
Performs routine cleanliness tasks to keep power plant and equipment in compliance with national fire and safety codes.
10% - Related Duties:
Assists Boiler Operator Seniors in correcting problems in the case of water breaks, steam distribution irregularity or problems with electrical feeders until boilers, feed lines, etc. are stable. Assist with snow removal and surface treatment.
5% - Performs other duties as assigned.
Req (Ex: 10567 )
32981
Disclaimer
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Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civil rights, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, , 711 TTY.
Work Schedule
Four Days on Shift, with Three Days off. Overtime and after hours call back as needed.
Shift
Schedule:
Saturday 8pm - Sunday 8am
Sunday 8pm - Monday 8am
Monday 8pm - Tuesday 4am
Tuesday 8pm - Wednesday 4am
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Contact Information to Applicants
Robert Mills, r957m277
Required Qualifications
* High school diploma or completion of G.E.D. equivalency.
* Six (6) months experience in Boiler and/or Hot Water Heater work. Associate's degree or vocational school certification may be substituted for the required experience.
* Must have a valid Driver's…
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