University of Kansas Looking for General Maintenance Worker – HVAC Full Time

FS Maintenance Services

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 will
function as part of a team of maintenance staff who are responsible for the preventive maintenance program for Facilities Services. Work
involves general maintenance and repair which may pertain to a wide variety of areas such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical and carpentry. The
incumbent also responds to emergency calls involving loss of utilities and/or equipment failure, performs equipment inspection, and
maintains records of equipment. This position requires the operation of work issued vehicles.

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.

KU is a great place to work!

Job Description
40% – Equipment
Inspection: Follows a daily inspection route through and assigned area. Notes any conditions needing attention and/or performs
minor repairs to correct problems such as damage to paint or walls, damaged ceiling or floor tiles, leaking water or gas pipes and fixtures,
malfunctioning HVAC equipment, burned out lights, etc. Reports findings and any repair work done to supervisor. Performs monthly testing of
life safety equipment, emergency generators, stand- alone lighting invertors, and other smaller power sources. Performs any related work
assigned by supervisor.

25% – General Maintenance and Repair: Performs a wide variety of assigned maintenance and
repair tasks such as replacing ceiling and floor tiles, patching holes in walls and repainting, replacing leaking plumbing parts and
fixtures such as faucet washers, lavatories, remounting mirrors, towel dispensers, and other restroom fixtures. Performs lubrication,
cleaning inspections, changes of belts and filters in HVAC and exhaust equipment. Replaces, or repairs lights, switches, receptacles, and
other electrical equipment. Works alone or with other technicians under general supervision by more skilled
tradespersons.

20% – Equipment Records and Inventories: Inventories new or added equipment to appropriate lists.
Corrects and/or updates equipment information to maintain accurate listings for assigned area.

10% – Emergency
Calls: Responds to emergency calls involving loss of utilities and/or equipment failure. Resets breakers, rigs emergency power
cables, helps repair leaks in water or steam lines, repairs elevators, air conditioners, etc. Repairs are performed as time and expertise
permits. More complex repairs are performed under the direct supervision of more skilled tradespersons. Performs any related work assigned
by supervisor.

5% – Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

1. Reach, grasp,
   lift, carry, and place moderately heavy loads frequently, and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs) with or without
   accommodation.
2. Perform work above normal heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures – both hot and cold inside and
   outdoors.
3. Work in temperature extremes, both hot and cold inside and outdoors.
4. Report to work during declared period s of
   inclement weather.
5. Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
6. Work overtime as needed.
7. Must digitally enter work
   order information and perform other electronic communications as required.

Required Qualifications

1. Six
   months of experience in building, grounds or mechanical trades. Associate’s Degree or vocational school certificate may be substituted for
   experience.
2. High school diploma or GED equivalency.
3. Must have a valid driver’s license by the time of hire and maintain the
   license throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Professional plumbing experience in large
   institutional or residential commercial buildings.
2. Professional HVAC experience in large institutional or residential commercial
   buildings.
3. Professional electrical experience in large institutional or residential commercial buildings.
4. Experience working
   in a university or college environment.

Contact Information to Applicants
Dave Henricks
[email protected]
785-864-1250

Additional Candidate Instruction
In
addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

1. A cover letter
   addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for three
   professional references.

Review of applications will begin Monday, April 11th and continue until a qualified pool of
applicants is identified.

Advertised Salary Range: starting at $28,080

Application
Review Begins: 11-Apr-2022

Anticipated Start Date: 02-May-2022

Primary
Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

FTE: 1

Reg/Temp:
Regular

FLSA Status
Nonexempt

Employee Class: B-University Support Staff

Work Schedule
7:30am-4:00pm, Monday to Friday

Union
055

Job Family
Facilit Plan Design&Operat-KUL

Work Location Assignment
On-Site

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 persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for
their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, [email protected],
Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards,
Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205,
913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).