Facilities Technician

Preferred Qualifications: 
Previous experience in general facilities maintenance, construction, building maintenance, or related field. Experience or training in one or more building trades, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, or drywall. Vocational, technical, or trade school training related to facilities maintenance or construction. Basic knowledge of electrical components and systems. Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, or mechanical systems. Experience using power tools and equipment commonly used in construction or facilities maintenance Familiarity with work orders, maintenance requests, drawings, diagrams, or basic specifications. Trade licenses, certifications, or other industry-related credentials. Basic knowledge of: general building maintenance repair practices, one or more building trades, safe and proper use of hand tools, power tools, ladders, other maintenance equipment, workplace safety practices and procedures, common building materials, hardware, fixtures, maintenance supplies, measuring, layout, installation, and repair techniques.
Skills in: safely operating common hand and power tools, performing basic painting, drywall, texturing, general building repairs, measuring, marking, cutting, assembling, installing, repairing materials, assisting skilled trades personnel with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, other maintenance activities, identifying basic maintenance problems, communicating issues to the appropriate supervisor or skilled tradesperson, following work orders, written instructions, moving and installing furniture. Ability to: Operate University vehicles and equipment safely, learn and perform a variety of facilities maintenance and repair tasks, use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and other equipment required for assigned work, develop working knowledge of electrical components, including lights, fixtures, switches, outlets and related components, read a tape measure and accurately perform basic measurements, follow written and verbal instructions and complete assigned work in a timely manner, recognize routine maintenance issues and communicate problems requiring additional expertise, work safely in occupied and unoccupied facilities, work indoors and outdoors and in varying environmental conditions, establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, contractors, vendors, and coworkers, exercise sound judgment regarding safety and when to request assistance from a supervisor or skilled tradesperson.

Special Certification/Licensure: 
Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position is subject to random drug testing in compliance with its drug-free workplace requirements. Valid driver's license and driving record that meets University requirements. Successful completion of required defensive driving training. Attends and successfully completes required trainings and develops knowledge and skills necessary to perform assigned duties.

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Advertised: 23 Oct 2026 Mountain Daylight Time
Applications close: 06 Nov 2026 Mountain Standard Time

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