Maintenance Technician (Two positions)

Position Title: Maintenance Technician (Two positions)

Department: Facilities Services (CBU)

Advertised Pay: $19.50/hr (updated 3/14/25)

Campus Location: Washburn University

Application Deadline:  Applications are reviewed as received and will continue until the position is filled. 

Position Summary:  Washburn University is a teaching-focused, student-centered, public institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that has earned national recognition for its high-impact programs for first-generation students. Washburn has a student body of over 5,500 undergraduate, graduate, and law students, a significant and growing number of whom are first-generation and Pell-Grant eligible. The University has created educational pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their educational goals.

Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a dynamic faculty, staff, and student body, and cultivating a vibrant learning and working environment and curriculum. We employ more than one thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka and strive to offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, and a supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for creating positive IMPACT: inclusion, modernization, partnership, achievement, community, and transformation. In 2024, Washburn was recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to Great Colleges to Work For® program.

This position performs the duties of a Maintenance Technician.

Essential Functions:
Work assignments for this position may include any or all of the following plus other duties as assigned.
Employees are expected to use equipment to manufacturer and University standards, operate tractors and hand tools safely and to comply with University and OSHA policies and regulations.
New employees are required to complete safety training within 6 months of employment.

Operate heating and boiler systems, monitoring steam boilers on site for scheduled operations. Make needed repairs to all boilers, pumps and support equipment.

Work with and assist engineers, contractors and consultants who evaluate safety controls and building systems operations for maintenance, expansion and/or repair by explaining University practices and/or providing information regarding University procedures.

Inspect buildings; plumbing, electrical and HVAC equipment and systems and report identified deficiencies.

Perform maintenance and repair work on buildings and mechanical systems as assigned from inspections or Computerized Maintenance Management System work orders. Work may include but is not limited to tasks such as the following:
Inspecting and testing air compressor, fire sprinkler piping systems, grease traps, sewer pumps and other systems and equipment.
Repairing and/or replacing ceiling tiles, floor tile, covebases, lamps, ballasts, doors, locks and other building materials.
Patching and painting interior walls and surfaces.
Clearing sewage blockages and drain lines.
Clean roof drains.
Troubleshooting systems and equipment.
Locate underground utilities such as natural gas, water, sewer, etc., for dig permits.
Basic general maintenance of HVAC equipment.

Maintain and repair custodial equipment such as buffers, vacuums and other electrical equipment.

Mix and apply chemicals to swimming pool and/or whirlpools according to information provided by water analyzers.

Record completed repairs using Computerized Maintenance Management System or other University software.

Recommend work process improvements to Facilities supervisors and administrators.

Check space temperatures and equipment operation via building automation systems (BAS).

Maintain a professional, safe and clean work area.

Provide service support for campus events.

Snow removal duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Training in Building Maintenance.
Stable/continuous work history.
One year of experience in Building Trades.
Ability to operate HVAC and steam boiler systems.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to move and/or maneuver equipment and materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
Ability to work from a ladder or lift.
Ability to respond to emergency service calls outside regularly scheduled work hours.
Ability to work various shifts as assigned.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record under Washburn's standards.

Physical Requirements:
The ability to move and/or maneuver materials weighing as much as 50 pounds as well as other hazards associated with physical work to maintain and repair buildings and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated expertise in at least 2 skill sets associated with Building Trades.
Experience in HVAC and steam boiler operations.
Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Experience with a Building Automation System (BAS).
Safety or Chemical Management training.

Hourly, Full time, Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm   
Background Check, Driving History Check and Drug Screen Required