Maintenance and Repair Worker

Memorial Union


Search 2139 - Posted June 26, 2025

Emporia State University is currently seeking for a vacancies in our team; 

If you...

  • Have experience maintaining and repairing equipment
  • Easily develop positive working relationships
  • Are comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and near machinery

. . . then put your skills and abilities to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, university environment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintain building including patching, painting, changing lamps, repairing electrical, plumbing, and HVAC issues, tile repair, kitchen equipment, repair doors and electric operators.
  • Remove snow removal and treat sidewalks. Maintain snowblowers, and obtain ice melt and haydite.
  • Perform weekly duty cleaning floor sinks. Perform monthly inspections of battery equipment, sump pumps, elevator pits, rest rooms and fixtures. Perform biannual inspections of roof fans and changing belts as needed, inspect other HVAC and mechanical equipment.
  • Work on projects including remodeling, furniture, and fixture construction, installing electrical circuits, and add or move plumbing. Plan projects, obtain material, and work with suppliers on special order items.
  • Hang pictures, rework furniture, move and hook items such as kitchen equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Six (6) months of related experience. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by ESU
  • Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs - 100lbs


Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least three (3) years of experience in general repair and maintenance; and
  • High school diploma or equivalent

COMPENSATION:

  • Salary: $16.68 - $17.68 hourly
  • Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 



BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

  • Health Insurance
  • Free Dental insurance for employees
  • Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
  • Up to 31 days paid vacation and holidays
  • Sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
  • Dependent tuition waiver
  • For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here. 

APPLY:

To apply, upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references here.


Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.


A background check is required prior to hire.



For more information

Human Resources

humres@emporia.edu

(620) 341-5379

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.