Maintenance & Repair Tech II (Jardine Apts.)

Housing and Dining Services invites applications for the full-time, benefits eligible position of Maintenance and Repair Technician II to serve Jardine Apartments.

  • 520058
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Department of Housing & Dining
  • Staff Full Time (USS)
  • Opening on: Jul 18 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

The Maintenance and Repair Technician II position offers the opportunity to apply general maintenance and repair skills in the Jardine Apartments community. The position offers 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) team.

Duties and responsibilities of this position include:

  • Diagnose, service and maintain plumbing and electrical systems and equipment. Test and maintain fire alarm and emergency lighting systems. 
  • Independently troubleshoot, maintain, and repair specialized equipment and building systems. 
  • Inspects and evaluates fire and safety systems for operating condition and possible needed repairs; evaluates facilities for pest control needs.
  • 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.
  • Maintain records of work and equipment.

About Us

Housing and Dining Services is a large, complex, self-operated auxiliary department employing about 1,000 full and part-time staff. We offer a welcoming work environment and share the desire to provide exemplary services, products and facilities for our residents and other customers. Offering some of the best campus living in the nation, the 2025 Princeton Review ranks us #2 Happiest Students, #2 Best Quality of Life, #8 Best College Residence Halls, and #14 Best Campus Food.  What a great team to be part of!

Worksite Option

The service nature of this position requires work on-site. 

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
  • Ability to read blueprints and schematics

Other Requirements:

  • Valid driver's license upon employment

Sponsorship eligibility:

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

How to Apply

Please complete the online application.

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$18.00-$20.00 per hour

 

 

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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: 

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.

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.

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