Maintenance Technician

Duties And Responsibilities

• 45% Environmental Upkeep and Prevention
• Monitor and maintain accurate records of assessments, reports, and follow-up actions related to healthy environment management.
• Conduct regular inspections of residential facilities to identify early signs of mildew, mold, or moisture-related concerns.
• Implement preventive measures and maintenance strategies to reduce humidity and ensure proper ventilation in living and common spaces.
• Clean up and remediate affected areas to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Maintain Synexis air purifier units.
• 20% Environmental Maintenance & Education
• Provide information to residents and staff on moisture prevention practices and reporting procedures.
• Collaborate with Housing Leadership and safety teams to ensure compliance with health and environmental standards and guidelines.
• Clean/replace filters, adjust and calibrate pumps, thermostats, and valves.
• 5% Carpentry
• Perform basic and advanced carpentry tasks as needed.
• Repair and replace ceiling and floor tiles.
• Use both rough and finish carpentry tools.
• Carry out carpentry duties including the repair of tables, chairs, benches and counters.
• 5% Plumbing
• Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement of hot and cold-water lines, low pressure steam lines, gas, air, drain lines, hot/chilled water lines, and associated fixtures and components.
• Help maintain a working stock of parts and uses standard plumbing tools.
• 5% Miscellaneous maintenance
• Perform limited locksmith tasks i.e. cleaning, repair, and replacement of locks and cuts and stamps I.D. number on replacement keys.
• Maintain shop equipment, tools, and materials.
• Perform limited maintenance of cabinetry and masonry.
• Repair gutters, roofs, and flashing by sealing cracks and other leaks as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Three years of related construction or carpentry work.

Qualifications

Screening Services (Background Checks): Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check and sex offender check.

Pay

Salary Range: grade 6, $17.66 - $23.82 hourly

Schedule

Full Time – Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Application Documents Required

• Resume
• Names and Contact Details for Three (3) Professional References

Open Until Filled

with a first review date of May 1, 2026.

Visa Sponsorship

Not available for this position.

Search Committee Chair

Tracy Holzem, tholzem@pittstate.edu

Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.