Position Details
Position Information
Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP003926P
Position Title General Technician III
Division/College Facilities Management
Department Facility Management
Location Moscow
Posting Context Statement
n/a
Position Overview
This position provides leadership to the General Technician team, which
performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair duties for university facilities
and equipment on and near the Moscow campus. The work of the team varies
widely depending on the work and projects assigned. The position is
responsible for planning, organizing, training and monitoring the team's daily
work activities while also performing inspection, maintenance and repair
duties.
Duties may include:
Hire, train and supervise the general technician team
Monitor and balance workload among individual technicians
Perform routine maintenance and repairs to university facilities
Assist trades, crafts, vendors and technical staff with construction,
design and operational maintenance as needed
Repair and maintain machinery, equipment and facilities
Perform routine and non-routine facility inspections and monitor
cleanliness
Receive, inspect, inventory and distribute deliveries independently to
appropriate entities
Other duties as assigned
Unit URL
https: // www. uidaho.edu/dfa/facilities
Position Qualifications
Required Experience
Five years performing semi-skilled maintenance tasks in custodial,
landscape, construction and/or utilities trades
Required Education
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Required Other
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet policy
requirements for driving university-owned vehicles.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Additional Preferred
Experience
With heating and cooling system maintenance and repairs
With basic components and functions of electrical systems, plumbing systems, heating ventilation systems, roofing systems, security lock systems and mechanical systems in residential type dwellings
Installing carpet, sheet vinyl, luxury vinyl plank and/or ceramic tile
Post-secondary education and/or license in one or more of the following
areas: plumbing, electrical or HVAC
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Ability to:
Lift, carry and/or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
Climb and work from ladders, bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
Stand and walk continuously throughout the work shift
Work around dust and fumes
Work in inclement weather conditions
Degree Requirement N/A: No degree requirement
Posting Information
FLSA Status Overtime Eligible
Employee Category Classified
Pay Range Commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE
1
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
Uncertain
Posting Date 05/11/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
When entering employment history, be sure to include all past work experience
relevant to the duties of this position in the Employment Experience section
of the application.
The first consideration date for applications is 5/25/23. Applications
received after that date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until position
is filled.
Applicant Resources https: // www. uidaho.edu/human-
resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass
a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative
action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and
staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly
encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of
its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces
diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression,
disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military
status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and
educational programs.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
A requirement of this position is to have five years performing semi-skilled maintenance tasks in custodial, landscape, construction and/or utilities trades. Please explain how you meet these requirements.
(Open Ended Question)
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
yes
no
This position requires a valid motor vehicle operator's license and the ability to meet policy requirements for driving University vehicles. Are you able to meet this requirement?
yes
no
Are you at least 18 years of age?
yes
no
After reviewing this position description and the qualifications listed, are you willing and able to perform the work requirements and working conditions of this position?
Yes
No
A Preferred qualification for this position is to have experience with heating and cooling system maintenance and repairs. Please explain how you meet this qualification for the Gen Tech III.
(Open Ended Question)
A Preferred qualification for this position is to have experience with basic components and functions of electrical systems, plumbing systems, heating ventilation systems, roofing systems, security lock systems and mechanical systems in residential type dwellings. Please explain how you meet this qualification for the Gen Tech III.
(Open Ended Question)
A Preferred qualification for this position is to have experience with Installing carpet, sheet vinyl, luxury vinyl plank and/or ceramic tile. “Please explain how you meet this qualification for the Gen Tech III.
(Open Ended Question)
A Preferred qualification for this position is to have experience with post-secondary education and/or license in one or more of the following areas: plumbing, electrical or HVAC. Please explain how you meet this qualification for the Gen Tech III.
(Open Ended Question)
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
AcademicCareers.com
Academic Keys
Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
Chronicle of Higher Education
Craig's List
Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
Facebook
Higheredjobs.com
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
HireEd/Academic Impressions
Indeed.com
Inside Higher Ed
LinkedIn
National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges (website)
Newspaper
Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
Veterans in Higher Ed
Word of Mouth
Other Advertising Venue
University of Idaho Website
University of Idaho Daily Register
University of Idaho Employee
Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.
(Open Ended Question)
