Facilities​/Maintenance Technicians

Overview

Working Title Facilities Maintenance Technician II/III

Career Progression Track S00

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary Weekdays

VP Area President

Department 00717 - Office of Comparative Medicine

Location Campus, Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $18.50 - $23.00/hr

Close Date 04/09/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Facilities / Maintenance Technicians

Perform general maintenance and repairs including light carpentry, basic electrical, HVAC, grounds maintenance, and arranging furniture and partitions. Assist employees with internal moves. May work with specialized outside contractors. May have some formal training in one or more trades.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Facilities / Maintenance Technician, II

Perform general maintenance and repairs including light carpentry, basic electrical, HVAC, grounds maintenance, and arranging furniture and partitions. Assist employees with internal moves. May work with specialized outside contractors. May have some formal training in one or more trades. Completes routine tasks under moderate supervision. Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Facilities / Maintenance Technician, III

Perform general maintenance and repairs including light carpentry, basic electrical, HVAC, grounds maintenance, and arranging furniture and partitions. Assist employees with internal moves. May work with specialized outside contractors. May have some formal training in one or more trades. Completes assignments with little supervision. May assist less-experienced team members. Requires 3+ years of related experience.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Facilities / Maintenance Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Facilities / Maintenance Technician, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Type

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at  for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at  or  or University Human Resource Management at  if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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