Maintenance Technician III

The University of Saint Mary is conveniently located a short 30 minutes' drive from Parkville, Shawnee, Basehor and Kansas City, Kansas. USM offer all full-time employees Medical, Dental, Vision, University Paid Basic Life & AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability along with a generous Tuition Remission for the employee, spouse and dependents under the age of 24 years old.


THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY:

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of skilled construction and trades-related duties, including troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing university facilities and infrastructure. Applies expertise across multiple trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and general construction to support renovation, installation, and repair projects. Serves as a project lead within the department, coordinating construction activities and acting as a technical resource for other Maintenance Technicians due to advanced trades knowledge and experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs various skilled construction and multi-skilled trades technician duties to include but not limited to carpentry, working with a variety of tools, basic plumbing, and basic electrical
• May drive a university vehicle to perform duties
• Performs routine cleanup at work sites or in shop areas
• May assist in general grounds work and snow removal
• Subject to on-call duty
• Other job-related duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma/GED
• 3 years related experience preferred
• Previous project lead experience preferred
• Valid driver's license
• Must be able to successfully pass a required background screening

TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references.


Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.