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.

Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-assistance

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.