Senior Maintenance Technician

  • Facilities Services
  • Staff Full-time

Position Title: Senior Maintenance Technician

Department: Facilities Services (CBU)

Advertised Pay: $21.00/Hr

Campus Location: Washburn University

Application Deadline:  Application review will begin as applications are received and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants can be assured of full consideration if submitted by: May 1, 2025.

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 robust 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 Senior Maintenance Technician.

Essential Functions:
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 must complete safety training within 6 months of hire.
• Operate heating and boiler systems, monitoring steam boilers on site for scheduled operations. Make needed repairs to all boilers, pumps and support equipment.
• Install, maintain and repair duct work, refrigeration piping; air conditioning units; exhaust equipment; kitchen equipment such as walk-in coolers, freezers, refrigerators and ice makers; doors and door closers; and other materials and mechanical equipment as needed by campus departments and buildings.
• Work with and assist engineers, contractors and consultants who evaluate building systems operations for maintenance, expansion and 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.
Troubleshooting systems and equipment.
Calibrating thermostats.
Locate underground utilities such as natural gas, water, sewer, etc., for dig permits.
• Record completed repairs using Computerized Maintenance Management System or other University software.
• Recommend process improvements to Facilities supervisors and administrators.
• Effectively utilize Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Maintain a professional, safe an clean work area.
• Provide service support for campus events.
• Snow removal duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Formal training in Building Maintenance.
• Stable/continuous work history.
• Two years of experience in Building Trades, HVAC, steam boiler operations and/or troubleshooting equipment controls.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to read and apply information from schematics and building blueprints.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record under Washburn's standards.

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to move and/or maneuver equipment and materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
• Ability to work from a ladder and/or a lift.
• Ability to respond to emergency service calls outside regularly scheduled work hours.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Expertise in at least 3 skill sets associated with Building Trades. Graduate of a trade school Welding and steel fabrication skills. Locksmith experience. Troubleshooting skills/experience in HVAC, electrical systems and controls.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management system.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Experience with frequency drives.
• Safety or Chemical Management training.
• EPA certification to reclaim and handle Freon (CFC).

Hourly, Full-time, Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm   
Background check, driving history, and drug screen are required

Washburn University is committed to providing an environment for individuals to pursue educational and employment opportunities free from discrimination and/or harassment. The University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status.

Washburn University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants for employment. If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please email benefits@washburn.edu or call 785-670-1538 at least five (5) business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation.

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