"General Technician I or II"

Job Description

General Technician I or II

Posting Number: SP005011P
Division/College: Facilities Management
Department: Facilities Management-Shops/Misc.
Location: Moscow

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:
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: Commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE: 1.0
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Posting Date: 09/08/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

First review date 9/22/25. Applications after that date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled.

In your application materials, be sure to fully describe how you meet each item in 1) required experience, 2) required education, and 3) required other. Only applicants who demonstrate that they meet all requirements in their written application are eligible to be considered for the position.

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/49419