Maintenance and Repair Tech II

Housing and Dining Services seeks skilled applicants for full-time, benefits eligible Maintenance and Repair Technician II. This position offers the opportunity to independently perform a variety of skilled duties related to the care, maintenance ...

  • 518908
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Department of Housing & Dining
  • Staff Full Time (USS)
  • Opening on: May 8 2025
  • On-site

 

About This Role:

The Maintenance and Repair Technician II positions offer the opportunity to apply general maintenance, repair, and renovation skills in a welcoming environment offering full-time, regularly scheduled work and a generous benefit package.  If you take pride in your work, are conscientious, and have a commitment to quality and customer service, you may be a fit in our Housing and Dining Services (HDS) family. We are seeking qualified applicants for two, full-time, one year limited term positions.

About Us:

HDS is a large, complex, self-operated auxiliary department employing about 1,000 full and part-time staff.  Although we are a large diverse group, we share the desire to provide exemplary services, products and facilities for our residents and other customers.

Duties and responsibilities include:

  • Diagnose, service and maintain plumbing and electrical systems and equipment. Test and maintains fire alarm and emergency lighting systems. 
  • Independently troubleshoot, maintain, and repair specialized equipment and building systems.  Services and maintains building systems. 
  • Complete renovation projects.  This may include installing flooring and cabinets, demolition/construction of spaces.
  • Repair and service building hardware and custodial equipment.  Make minor furniture repairs and adjustments. 
  • Coordinate with other departmental staff in the maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment
  • Provide an exemplary level of customer service.

Worksite Options:

The service nature of this position requires work on-site.  Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires one year of relevant experience. Various training and/or certification may be required. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by a hiring manager.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • High school graduation/GED
  • Journeyman level experience in one or more skilled/mechanical trades
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact effectively with others

Other Requirements:

  • Valid driver’s license upon employment

How to Apply:

Please submit the online application.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until positions are filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$16.36 - $19.75 per hour

 

 

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

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.

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.

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