General Maintenance Repair Tech Sr

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 trapsand pipe fittingsincluding 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.

10% - 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.
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Work Schedule
M-F 7:30-4:00

Contact Information to Applicants
CHARLES HELMER

1. High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
2. Three (3) years of experience in a skilled craft area. Certificate from a vocational school or an associates degree in a building or mechanical trade area may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
3. Must have a valid drivers license by the time of hire and maintain the license throughout employment.

1. One (1) year of general maintenance that includes plumbing troubleshooting and repairs.
2. Knowledge of the standard practices tools equipment and materials associated with a variety of skilled crafts and building trades as evidenced by application materials.
3. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of skilled crafts and building trades as evidenced by application materials.
4. Ability to read and correctly interpret blueprints electrical or plumbing schematics as demonstrated by work experience.
5. Experience working in a university college or multi-building campus environment as evidenced by application materials.

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 Operationsplays a vital role in maintaining an inviting and safe campus environment that supports teaching learning and research. KU Operations supports KUs mission of learning scholarship and creative endeavor by providing the visible and behind-the-scenes services that make possible the universitys 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: excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty staff students and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.

Additional Candidate Instruction
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.

1. Reach grasp hold lift and place moderately heavy loads and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs) with or without accommodation.
2. Perform work above normal heights in confined spaces and extreme temperatures (hot and cold) inside and outdoors.
3. Operate work issued vehicles for transporting staff and materials
4. Work occasional planned and unplanned overtime as needed including responding to after-hours emergencies as needed.
5. Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather.
6. Must have a valid drivers license by the time of hire and maintain that license throughout employment.
7. Must digitally enter work order information and perform other electronic communications as required.