General Technician I or II

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

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 construction, maintenance and other skilled trade professionals 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
• Three years performing semi-skilled maintenance tasks

General Technician I and II

• High School Diploma or equivalent

General Technician I and II

• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
• Be at least 18 years of age

• Experience:
  • Working in construction or building maintenance
  • Using power tools and equipment
• Expressed interest in learning and acquiring skills related to building maintenance
• 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
• Post-secondary education and/or license in one or more of the following areas: plumbing, electrical or HVAC

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

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Employee Category:
Classified

Pay Range:
Commensurate with experience

Type of Appointment:
Fiscal Year

FTE: 1.0

Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time

Funding: A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

Posting Date: 09/08/2025

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Applicants 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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • yes
  • no
• * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Describe fully how you meet each required qualification of this position. (experience, education and required other) Only applicants who demonstrate that they meet all required qualifications in their written application are eligible to be considered for the position.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe how you meet any of the preferred qualifications for this position.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe any work history related to the described duties of this position.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Academic Careers
  • Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Chronicle
  • Disabled in Higher Ed
  • Facebook
  • Higher Ed/Academic Impressions
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idaho works.gov)
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Linked In
  • Newspaper
  • Other Venue
  • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
  • University of Idaho Website
  • University of Idaho Daily Register
  • University of Idaho Employee
  • Veterans in Higher Ed
  • Word of Mouth
• * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.

  (Open Ended Question)