Maintenance Technician II Job Salt Lake City area,Utah USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Maintenance Technician II Job Summary

The University Guest House & Conference Center is seeking a Facilities/Maintenance Technician II to join our Facilities team. As the hotel and conference center on the University of Utah campus, we are committed to providing exceptional guest experiences through safe, reliable, and well-maintained facilities.

This intermediate-level maintenance position performs routine and moderately complex repairs, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting of building systems, guest rooms, public spaces, conference facilities, and related equipment throughout spaces managed by the University Guest House & Conference Center. The Facilities/Maintenance Technician II performs basic maintenance and repairs in multiple trade areas, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general building maintenance, with guidance provided for more complex or specialized work.

The successful candidate must be able to prioritize changing operational needs in a hospitality environment, respond promptly to guest-impacting maintenance issues, and consistently provide quality workmanship and customer service. This position is expected to complete routine maintenance and common repairs independently while working with more experienced technicians, supervisors, vendors, or contractors when addressing complex repairs or specialized building systems.

The position regularly collaborates with other maintenance team members and department staff to ensure facilities remain safe, functional, and guest-ready. Candidates should be able to work effectively as part of a team while also managing assigned tasks with limited supervision.

In addition to working in a unique hospitality environment, employees enjoy the benefits of University of Utah employment, including generous retirement contributions, affordable health insurance options, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave accruals, tuition reduction opportunities for employees and eligible family members, paid parental leave, and a free UTA transit pass. For more information about University benefits, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Flexibility is essential. Work schedules may vary based on hotel occupancy, conference activity, special events, and departmental needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and moderately complex maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting in guest rooms, conference facilities, public spaces, and other areas managed by the University Guest House & Conference Center.

Perform basic maintenance and repairs involving HVAC equipment, plumbing fixtures, electrical systems, doors, locks, lighting, appliances, carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, and other building systems.

Complete assigned preventative maintenance on guest rooms, building systems, equipment, and facilities according to established schedules and procedures.

Respond promptly to maintenance requests and operational issues while working to minimize disruptions to guests, events, and daily operations.

Inspect facilities, equipment, and building systems to identify maintenance needs, correct routine issues, and report conditions requiring more complex or specialized repairs.

Complete routine maintenance and common repairs independently, seeking guidance from a supervisor or more experienced technician when work requires advanced troubleshooting or specialized technical knowledge.

Follow all departmental safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while maintaining a safe work environment.

Complete assigned safety inspections and promptly report hazards, unsafe conditions, or equipment concerns requiring corrective action.

Assist vendors, contractors, and other technicians with access, information, materials, and maintenance activities as assigned.

Maintain accurate records of completed repairs, materials used, preventative maintenance activities, inspections, and assigned projects.

Complete assigned maintenance tasks efficiently while providing excellent customer service and communicating professionally with guests, team members, and other department staff.

Maintain maintenance shops, storage areas, tools, equipment, and shared work spaces in a clean, organized, and safe condition.

Transport supplies, materials, and equipment as needed and safely operate department vehicles and maintenance equipment.

Assist with room preparation, facility projects, general upkeep, and other maintenance activities as…