Maintenance and Repair Tech II

This position exists to perform maintenance to utilities, roads, sidewalks, curbs, lights, parking lots, signs, street sweeping, and snow removal.

  • 522299
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Fac Power Plant & Utilities
  • Staff Full Time (USS)
  • Closing at: Oct 13 2026 - 23:55 CDT
  • On-site
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About This Role

This position exists to perform maintenance to utilities, roads, sidewalks, curbs, lights, parking lots, signs, street sweeping, and snow removal.

About Us

The Utilities department oversees all utility infrastructure, including electrical, natural gas, water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer. Furthermore, they manage roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and all outdoor lighting as well as generators.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • One year of relevant experience.
  • Various training and/or certification may be required.
  • Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

  • High school graduate or equivalent is preferred.
  • At least two years electrical, carpentry, and/or plumbing experience is preferred.
  • Equipment operation to include fork lifts, skid steers, and front end loaders is preferred
  • Ability to listen and work with detailed direction.

Additional Role Information:

  • Have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • Must have the mobility to access small work areas (i.e., air handling units), climb ladders, and work in varying temperatures and heights.
  • Work involves considerable physical exertion to transport equipment/supplies weighing 50 pounds or more, unassisted, regularly, on a daily basis.
  • Daily: Hand tools, hand-operated electric tools, Socket sets, open-end wrenches, torque wrenches, current/circuit tracers, ohm/amp meters, grease guns, oil cans, ladders, state vehicles, computers. As required: Genie let, scissor left, JLG lift, Upright boom lift.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  • Application

Application Window

Applications close on: October 13, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$17.00 hourly

 

Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship: 

Employees must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. International candidates who require employer-sponsored work authorization are welcome to apply. Eligibility for visa sponsorship depends on several factors, including but not limited to, the job’s occupational requirements, specific duties, wage level, the candidate’s qualifications (such as degree field) and available departmental resources. As a result, not all positions or applicants will be eligible for sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Remote and Hybrid work options:

Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements.  An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.

Relocation to Kansas: 

Kansas participates in the MakeMyMove program, which connects eligible newcomers with participating communities offering financial incentives, housing support, and local perks to help make your move easier and more rewarding. If relocating from outside of Kansas you can visit the site to apply online for the program incentives. 

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

Interview Preferences:

Kansas State University honors interview preferences for qualified applicants who are veterans or individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and submit required preference documentation by the closing date on the job advertisement will be granted a first-level interview.

The disability and veteran interview preferences do not apply to student employment positions, temporary positions, athletics positions, academic and administrative department heads*, positions that require licensure as a physician, and positions that require that the employee be admitted to practice law in Kansas.

*Heads of Departments refers to any individual holding a primary leadership role responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and operational oversight of a recognized academic or administrative unit within the university.

To learn more about interview preferences at K-State, please visit our interview preferences page.