General Maintenance Repair Tech Electrical

50% - Basic electrical repair including relamping ballast changes troubleshooting and repair of outlets switches and basic appliance troubleshooting. May assist electricians on additional issues including breaker wiring fire alarm and controls issues. May assist other trades as needed (HVAC plumbing carpentry etc.)

40% - Responds to emergency calls involving loss of utilities or equipment failure. Resets breakers and assists with emergency repairs. Repairs are performed as time and expertise permits. May assist senior staff with more complex repairs.

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.
Position Overview
The General Maintenance Repair Tech - Electrical position is responsible for working on a team to perform a wide variety of maintenance and emergency repair tasks to University buildings (physical structure mechanical electrical and plumbing systems) with the employee being involved in a regular program of inspection and repair using more than one skilled trade. This position requires the operation of work issued vehicles.

Work schedule:Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

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 more about working for Facilities Services here: Working For Facilities Services Facilities Services

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.

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 digitally enter work order information and perform other electronic communications as required.

1. High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
2. One (1) year 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 the required experience.
3. Valid drivers license by the time of hire and maintain the license throughout employment.

1. Electrical and/or life safety systems experience.
2. Work experience that required knowledge of the standard practices tools equipment and materials associated with electrical and/or a variety of skilled crafts and building trades.
3. Work experience that required knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of skilled crafts and building trades.
4. Ability to read and correctly interpret blueprints electrical or plumbing schematics as evidenced by work experience.
5. Experience working in a university college or multi-building campus environment.

Contact Information to Applicants
David Alvarez


Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application will include the following:

1. Current contact information including email and phone number
2. Previous work experience including dates of employment
3. Name and contact information to three references

Resume/Cover letter is optional.

Review of applications will begin Monday October 19th and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.

Work Schedule
M-F 7:30am - 4:00pm

Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.