Maintenance Technician

Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for a Maintenance Technician for the Housing Maintenance department.

• Monitor and maintain accurate records of assessments, reports, and follow-up actions related to healthy environment management.
• Conduct regular inspections of residential facilities to identify early signs of mildew, mold, or moisture‑related concerns.
• Implement preventive measures and maintenance strategies to reduce humidity and ensure proper ventilation in living and common spaces.
• Coordinate timely cleaning, remediation, or professional treatment of affected areas to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Maintain Synexis air purifier units.

• Provide information to residents and staff on moisture prevention practices and reporting procedures.
• Collaborate with Housing Leadership and safety teams to ensure compliance with health and environmental standards and guidelines.
• Clean/replace filters, adjust and calibrate pumps, thermostats, and valves.

• Install new electrical systems and components and repair existing equipment including light switches, outlets, circuit breakers, fuses, fixtures, motors, and generators.
• May perform regular examinations of fire and smoke alarms to ensure equipment remains in working order.
• Maintain and repair Honeywell and Simplex fire alarm systems.

• Perform basic and advanced carpentry tasks as needed.
• Repair and replace ceiling and floor tiles.
• Use both rough and finish carpentry tools.
• Carry out carpentry duties including the repair of tables, chairs, benches, and counters.

• Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement of hot and cold‑water lines, low pressure steam lines, gas, air, drain lines, hot‑chilled water lines, and associated fixtures and components.
• Help maintain a working stock of parts and use standard plumbing tools.

• Perform limited locksmith tasks such as cleaning, repair, and replacement of locks and cuts and stamps I.D. number on replacement keys.
• Maintain shop equipment, tools, and materials.
• Perform limited maintenance of cabinetry and masonry.
• Repair gutters, roofs, and flashing by sealing cracks and other leaks as necessary.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

• High school diploma.
• Three years of related construction or carpentry work.

Salary: grade 6, $17.66 - $23.82 hourly.

Appointment Duration: 12 months.

Work Schedule:

Full Time – Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmitive Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.