Maintenance and Repair Tech II

Company: Kansas State University
Location: Manhattan
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

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:

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• 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:
  
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  • 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:
    
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    • 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:
      
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      • 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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