A Facilities Maintenance Technician oversees general repairs and other maintenance needs for university buildings, systems, utilities, equipment, and other property. Ensures a safe and functional environment that facilitates learning. Monitors assigned areas and performs maintenance, repairs, and inspections. This position specializes in HVAC and food service equipment repair. Is required to be on call one week a month.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must have one year experience working in a maintenance capacity.
- A valid state driver's license is required.
- Must live within 15 miles of FHSU Campus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree from a trade school.
- Three years experience in HVAC repair.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Priority deadline is February 24, 2023.
SALARY: $17.36/hour
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Main focus of this position will be HVAC and food service equipment repair.
- Learn the basics of all building trades so you can respond to emergency calls.
- Respond to emergency calls and follow repairs through to completion.
- Coordinate and prioritize work.
- Assure all scheduled maintenance tasks are completed in a timely and professional manner.
- Work with other trade skill sets to complete work orders to trade standards and customer expectations.
- Supervise student employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF. For a full position description and to apply for the position, please visit the HR webpage at
https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Trenton Hansen
785-628-5354
Community of Hays
FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.
Notice of Non-discrimination: Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.
Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or
www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.
