Facilities / Maintenance Technicians

Monday – Friday 0800-1630. Occasional overtime required. VP Area VP Area President Department Department 00450 - Commuter Services - Operations Location Location Campus City City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range Pay Rate Range $20.50/h Close Date Close Date 01/02/2027 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary This full-time benefited position, is primarily responsible for all aspects of maintenance for the parking lots and garages of the University of Utah. This includes pavement, concrete, markings, signage, electrical, carpentry, lighting, drainage, snow removal, cleaning, and more. Our team prides itself at sustaining infrastructure for all commuters on campus. We also play an important role for the various events that happen on campus; from small concerts to the Olympics. Applicants should have a strong work ethic, integrity, and take personal pride in the quality of their work. Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu Responsibilities

1. Setting up equipment for Special Events, work in a position needed for the operation of an individual event, inventory signs and equipment, prepare and plan out the next day’s events and set a course of action.
2. Performs electrical work to repair or replace electrical motors, electrical equipment, control devices, etc. Repairs lighting in parking structures. (limited)
3. Performs carpentry work in constructing repairing or installing counter tops, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, building frames and trim.
4. Performs painting work by preparing the walls, doors, and exposed surfaces for painting and by painting those areas using any combination of brushes, rollers or spray guns.
5. Performs preventive maintenance on machinery and mechanical equipment.
6. Installs regulatory signs, directional signs, and parking signs. Coordinates with plant operations and/or Blue Stakes to ensure safe installation of signs to avoid any underground utilities.

Last Revised: May 2024 7. Coordinates and performs routine maintenance repairs in parking structures, parking surfaces and surrounding areas. Responsible for the upkeep of existing signage. Replace signage as needed, removes graffiti, stickers, or other obstructions from signs. 8. Assist with other daily functions such as meters, visitor parking equipment, and bicycle repairs. 9. Motor assistance when needed. 10. All other duties as assigned. 11. Position is required to effectively use supplies provided to reduce budgetary cost. Responsible for reporting and requesting equipment needed to ensure the daily operations. 12. Responsible for attempting to keep repair costs down by performing preventative maintenance on equipment. 13. Maintaining exterior signage throughout campus. 14. Operating and maintaining a state-owned vehicle. 15. Maintaining an inventory of tools and materials. 16. Communicating needs and suggestions to management. 17. Assisting with miscellaneous projects for campus entities. 18. Complying with all University policy and procedures. Additional Information 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or University Human Resource Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io 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. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page . Online reports may be submitted at This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period. Minimum Qualifications 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). Requires at least 1 year of related experience. University Human Resource Management 250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Contact us: View phone number on click.appcast.io By Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Utah Education Network