Maintenance and Repair Tech II

The Facilities Operations Specialist provides comprehensive facilities, custodial, maintenance, and repair coordination support for Bilbrey Family Event Center, a university agriculture and animal event center and other University buildings.

  • 521537
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Fac Custodial Services
  • Staff Full Time (USS)
  • Closing at: May 29 2026 - 23:55 CDT
  • On-site
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About This Role

The Facilities Operations Specialist provides comprehensive facilities, custodial, maintenance, and repair coordination support for Bilbrey Family Event Center, a university agriculture and animal event center and other University buildings. This role ensures a clean, safe, functional, and event-ready environment by performing custodial maintenance, routine and corrective repair work, and assisting with facilities coordination functions.

About Us

The Division of Facilities is an action-oriented service organization within the K-State family. We plan, budget, build, operate, maintain, clean, supply and transport. We are custodians, landscapers, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, mechanics, project managers, engineers, architects, accountants, and administrative professionals – all stewards and leaders of an inspiring campus shared by many.

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:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Computer skills and experience.
  • Experience operating equipment, including trucks, gators, forklifts, tractors, and skid loaders.
  • Ability to support a fast-paced event schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
  • Working knowledge of custodial practices, cleaning products, equipment and safety standards.
  • Basic knowledge of building maintenance systems and electrical components.
  • Familiarity with animal husbandry and care.
  • Ability to safely use custodial and maintenance tools, equipment, and materials.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify facility issues proactively.
  • Effective communication (oral and written) skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.

Additional Role Information:

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and climb for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift and move materials and equipment (typically up to 50 lbs).
  • Work is performed in an active event center environment with proximity to livestock and livestock
    environments, dust, cleaning chemicals, equipment, noise, protected heights and varying temperatures.

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:

  1. Application
  2. Resume

Application Window

Applications close on: May 29, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

Hourly $ 17.00 - $ 18.00

 

 

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.