Maintenance Specialist

Maintenance Specialist University of Utah

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1 Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Full-time $20.50 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Retirement plan Qualifications Facility maintenance painting Maintenance inventory management Electrical equipment repair Equipment repair Interior fit-out carpentry Construction painting Equipment installation Mechanical repair Partition framing Signage placement for traffic control Mid-level Cost control Company vehicle operation Renovation painting Electrical motors Working with students Construction painting surface preparation Cost reduction Electrical maintenance Event setup Events management 1 year Preventive machine maintenance Spray guns (painting, coating and spraying tool) Woodworking Full Job Description Maintaining exterior signage throughout campus. Operating and maintaining a state-owned vehicle. Maintaining an inventory of tools and materials. Communicating needs and suggestions to management. Assisting with miscellaneous projects for campus entities. Complying with all University policy and procedures. 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. 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. Responsible for attempting to keep repair costs down by performing preventative maintenance on equipment. Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT

: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (

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bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Requires at least 1 year of related experience. Preferences Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary 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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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 https://oeo.utah.

edu https:

//publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ 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. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• What is your highest level of completed education? None High School Diploma or Equivalent Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree
• How many years of related work experience do you have?

Less than 2 years 2 years or more, but less than 4 years 4 years or more, but less than 6 years 6 years or more, but less than 8 years 8 years or more, but less than 10 years 10 years or more, but less than 12 years 12 years or more, but less than 14 years 14 years or more Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents Resume Cover Letter Open Date 05/22/2026 Requisition Number

PRN45135B

Job Title Facilities / Maintenance Technicians Working Title Maintenance Specialist Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S2

• Intermediate FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary Monday
• Friday 0600-1430. Occasional overtime required. VP Area President Department 00450
• Commuter Services
• Operations Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $20.50/h Close Date 06/22/2026 Priority Review Date (Note
• Posting may close at any time)