This is a full-time, benefits eligible position with a Sunday – Thursday, 8:00am to 5:00pm work schedule. A Facilities Maintenance Technician oversees general repairs and other maintenance needs for the Sternberg Museum. Monitor assigned areas and perform maintenance, repairs, and inspections. Must have good working knowledge of tools, materials, and methods used in general maintenance and repair work. A successful candidate must have the ability to problem solve, organize, and prioritize work. This position will cover the custodial duties during the weekend hours. All Sternberg Museum employees are involved in providing good customer service to museum visitors.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree from a trades school
- More than one year of maintenance experience
- HVAC experience
- Experience with plumbing
- Electrical experience
- Experience maintaining/repairing custodial equipment
Appointment Date: To be determined after acceptance of an offer and completion of the background check process.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on April 2, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Wage: $19.06/ hour
Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit
FHSU Benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Repair existing equipment, including ballasts, fixtures, and motors.
- Perform general plumbing maintenance and repairs.
- Repair plaster, ceilings, and drywall.
- Repair and provide upkeep to equipment and machinery.
- Paint facilities both internally and externally.
- Replace and repair ceiling tiles.
- Perform outdoor maintenance, including snow removal and mowing at the Sternberg Museum and Nature Trail.
- Assure all scheduled maintenance tasks are completed in a timely and professional manner.
- Perform regular examinations of fire and smoke alarms to ensure equipment remains in good working order.
- May assist with preparing the campus for hazardous weather.
- Carry out carpentry duties including the repair of furniture and counters.
- Install and provide upkeep to chalkboards, white boards, bulletin boards, signage, shelving, and other equipment.
- Order and maintain appropriate inventory.
Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit
FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.
Required Application Documents: Applicants must submit a resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
James Helget
785-628-5944
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
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