General Technician I or II, Auxiliary Services

General Technician I or II, Auxiliary Services

Posting Number: SP004846P
Division/College: Auxiliary Services
Department: Administrative Operations
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Auxiliary Services delivers essential support that enhances campus life and advances the universitys mission. Our teams manage housing, dining, retail, transportation, events and facility maintenance, custodial and operations ensuring the campus runs efficiently every day. Though often behind the scenes, our work shapes the student experience and supports recruitment, retention, and institutional success.
Position Overview:

General Technician I:
This position will perform general building maintenance tasks on a regular and continuing basis. It will provide general support for a variety of construction, trades, landscaping, exterior service and maintenance areas to repair and maintain university facilities and grounds. Job duties will vary widely depending on the work and projects assigned.

Duties may include:

• Utilize basic tools and equipment
• Repair and maintain basic machinery, equipment and facility property
• Assist with routine facility inspections and monitor cleanliness
• Assist with inventory and distribution of deliveries
• Manually move and transfer items
• Participate in snow removal
• Other duties as assigned

General Technician II:
This position independently performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair duties that vary widely depending on the work and projects assigned. It is responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing university equipment and facilities. The position will provide support for a variety of construction, trade and maintenance groups to meet university needs.

Duties may include:

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs to university facilities
• Assist trades, crafts, vendors and technical staff with construction, design and operational maintenance as needed
• Repair and maintain machinery, equipment and facilities
• Perform routine and non-routine facility inspections and monitor cleanliness
• Receive, inspect, inventory and distribute deliveries independently to appropriate entities
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

General Technician I:

• Working in a team to accomplish goals

General Technician II:

• Three years performing semi-skilled maintenance tasks

Required Education:

General Technician I and II:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

General Technician I and II:

• Possess a valid drivers license and the ability to meet university requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
• Be at least 18 years of age

Additional Preferred:

General Technician I:

• Expressed interest in learning and acquiring skills related to building maintenance
• Experience:
  • Working in construction or building maintenance
  • Using power tools and equipment

General Technician II:

• Post-secondary education and/or license in one or more of the following areas: plumbing, electrical or HVAC
• Experience
  • With heating and cooling system maintenance and repairs
  • With basic components and functions of electrical systems, plumbing systems, heating ventilation systems, roofing systems, security lock systems and mechanical systems in residential type dwellings
  • Installing carpet, sheet vinyl, luxury vinyl plank and/or ceramic tile

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

General Technician I and II:
Must be able to:

• Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
• Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and scissor lifts
• Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Stand and walk continuously throughout the workday
• Work in inclement weather conditions

Degree Requirement:
N/A: No degree requirement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: Commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:
1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 04/24/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Hiring multiple positions starting at entry level and above.

To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification , current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than May 8, 2025.

In your letter of qualification , using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.

If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at ... .

Applicant Resources:
Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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