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 10 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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