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General Technician

Position Information

Internal Posting? Posting Number SP005328P Position Title General Technician I, II, or III Auxiliary Services Division/College Auxiliary Services Department Campus Services Location Moscow Posting Context Statement

The Gen Tech I, II or III 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

General Technician III
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

Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) | University of Idaho

Position Qualifications

Required Experience

General Technician I

  • Working in a team to accomplish goals

General Technician II

  • Three years performing semi-skilled maintenance tasks

General Technician III

  • Five years performing semi-skilled maintenance tasks in custodial, landscape, construction and/or utilities trades

Required Education

General Technician I, II, and III

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other

General Technician I, II, and III

  • 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
  • Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation which may include nonstandard business hours including evenings, weekends and holidays periodically

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

General Technician III

  • 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, II, and III

  • 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

Posting Information

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. General Technician III $22.35 per hour or higher depending on experience. Type of Appointment Fiscal Year 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 06/22/2026 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 July 6th.

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.

This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-encompassing. The duties of a position may change from time to time based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

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 is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Skills

  • Facility Maintenance
  • Basic Carpentry
  • Equipment Repair
  • Snow removal
  • Inventory Management
  • Power tool operation
  • Safety Compliance

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