"General Technician I or II, Auxiliary Services"

Job Description

Posting Number: SP005166P
Division/College: Auxiliary Services
Department: Campus Services
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

The Gen Tech I or II position works in Campus Services providing maintenance and building support to their assigned area. This role reports to Campus Services, the largest unit in Auxiliary Services, and works primarily in the residence halls and multi-use facilities (Idaho Student Union Building, ICCU Arena, PF1CU Kibbie Dome and others). This role is critical in providing routine and preventive maintenance and ensuring all buildings under Campus Services are maintained at the highest level for the students, staff, and community members who utilize our services.

Position Overview:

General Technician I
This position will perform general building maintenance tasks on a regular and continuing basis. It will provide general support for a variety of construction, trades, landscaping, exterior service and maintenance areas to repair and maintain university facilities and grounds. Job duties will vary widely depending on the work and projects assigned.

Duties may include:

• Utilize basic tools and equipment
• Repair and maintain basic machinery, equipment and facility property
• Assist with routine facility inspections and monitor cleanliness
• Assist with inventory and distribution of deliveries
• Manually move and transfer items
• Participate in snow removal
• Other duties as assigned

General Technician II
This position independently performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair duties that vary widely depending on the work and projects assigned. It is responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing university equipment and facilities. The position will provide support for construction, maintenance and other skilled trade professionals to meet university needs.

Duties may include:

• 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

Required Experience:

General Technician I
Working in a team to accomplish goals

General Technician II
Three years performing semi-skilled maintenance tasks

Required Education:

General Technician I and II
High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

General Technician I and II
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:

General Technician I
Experience:
+ Working in construction or building maintenance
+ Using power tools and equipment
Expressed interest in learning and acquiring skills related to building maintenance

General Technician II
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:

General Technician I and II
Must be able to:
+ Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
+ Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and scissor lifts
+ Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
+ Stand and walk continuously throughout the workday
+ Work in inclement weather conditions

Degree Requirement: N/A: No degree requirement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: General Technician I $17.19 per hour or higher depending on experience. General Technician II $19.78 per hour or higher depending on experience.
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE: 1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 02/06/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship.
To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than February 20th.

In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.

If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.