Operations Technician

Housing and Dining Services seeks skilled applicants for full-time, benefits eligible Operations Technician to maintain and repair building systems, equipment and commercial foodservice equipment for large, residence hall dining centers. Regular w...

  • 518502
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Department of Housing & Dining
  • Staff Full Time (USS)
  • Opening on: Jan 21 2025
  • On-site

 

About This Role:

The Operations Technician offers those familiar with commercial foodservice equipment the opportunity to maintain and repair commercial foodservice equipment in large residence hall dining centers and retail venues. The work provides regular interactions with others and to perform work related to maintaining and repairing building systems. 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.

Duties and responsibilities include:

  • Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain commercial foodservice equipment.
  • Independently troubleshoot, maintain, and repair specialized equipment and building systems using specialized knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, electronic climate controls.  Services and maintains building systems.
  • Coordinate with other departmental trades staff to alter, maintain, and diagnose plumbing and electrical problems in mechanical and other building systems, air handling equipment, air ducts, dampers and other environmental controls.  

About Us:

The Department of Housing and Dining Services offers award-winning dining centers, residence halls, scholarship houses and apartment neighborhoods. We pride ourselves in taking excellent care of our residents, and that is reflected in our recent Princeton Review rankings. The 2025 Princeton Review ranks us #2 Happiest Students, #2 Best Quality of Life#8 Best College Residence Halls, and #14 Best Campus Food.

From fostering community in our residence halls, to serving up delicious home cooked meals in the dining centers, and teaching responsibility and leadership through student employment in our retail operations, Housing and Dining strives for residents to have a well-rounded and positive experience living on-campus.

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 Requirements: 

  • Requires a high school diploma
  • Five years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in maintaining and repairing commercial foodservice equipment
  • Ability to professionally interact with others
  • Strong communication/customer service skills
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and equipment manuals

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 the position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$20.30 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.

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

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.

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