Job Information
University of Kansas General Maintenance Repair Tec - Electrical in Lawrence, Kansas
29109BR
Job Title:
General Maintenance Repair Tec - Electrical
Department:
FS Maintenance Services
Primary Campus:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Job Description:
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.
Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :
29109BR
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 university's 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 Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
Work Schedule:
M-F 7:30am-4:00pm
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Conditions of Employment:
Contingent on Funding
Contact Information to Applicants:
Aaron Kaser
akaser@ku.edu
Required Qualifications:
High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
One year of experience in a skilled craft area. Certificate from a vocational school or an associate's degree in a building or mechanical trade area may be substituted for the required experience.
Must have a valid driver’s license by the time of hire and maintain the license throughout employment.
Employee Class:
B-University Support Staff
Advertised Salary Range:
No less than $35,776 annually ($17.20 hourly). Salary offers increase with relevant experience.
FTE:
1.0
Preferred Qualifications:
Electrical and/or life safety systems experience.
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.
Work experience that required knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of skilled crafts and building trades.
Ability to read and correctly interpret blueprints, electrical or plumbing schematics as evidenced by work experience.
Experience working in a university, college or multi-building campus environment.
Position Overview:
Facilities Services supports KU's mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by operating and maintaining the University's physical plant and grounds. The incumbent 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.
If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career look no farther than the University of Kansas. In addition to a competitive salary, 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. Newly announced tuition assistance program offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and dependents! Details available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistance
Reg/Temp:
Regular
Application Review Begins:
07-Oct-2024
Anticipated Start Date:
14-Oct-2024
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 begins Monday, October 7th and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
Union:
055
Job Family:
Facilit Plan Design&Operat-KUL
Work Location Assignment:
On-Site
Position Requirements:
Reach, grasp, hold, lift and place moderately heavy loads and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs) with or without accommodation.
Perform work above normal heights, in confined spaces and extreme temperatures (hot and cold) inside and outdoors.
Operate work issued vehicles for transporting staff and materials.
Work occasional planned and unplanned overtime as needed including responding to after-hours emergencies as needed.
Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather.
Must have a valid driver’s license by the time of hire and maintain that license throughout employment.
Must digitally enter work order information and perform other electronic communications as required.