South Midwest HERC

Position Overview
The General Maintenance Repair Tech Senior - Fire Extinguisher Technician is responsible for independently or in a lead capacity performing a wide variety of maintenance and emergency repair tasks to University buildings, including physical structure, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. A key responsibility of this position is managing the campus-wide fire extinguisher inspection and maintenance program to ensure all extinguishers meet compliance standards and are fully operational. This role includes participating in a regular program of inspection and repair of university extinguishers across campus. This position requires operation of University vehicles.

Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 7:30 am-4pm

Facilities Services within KU Operations plays a vital role in maintaining an inviting and safe campus environment that supports teaching, learning and research. KU Operations supports KU's mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by providing the visible and behind-the-scenes services that make possible the university's academic and research missions.

KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities.

Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities! Details available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistance

KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard, and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
Job Description
50% - Maintenance, Fire Extinguisher Program, and Lead Support:
Provide lead support for the campus fire extinguisher program, including troubleshooting, inspection, repair, replacement, and preventative maintenance of fire extinguishers as needed. Complete monthly inspections for buildings where inspections were not completed by supporting staff. Ensure all fire extinguishers are maintained in compliance with applicable safety regulations, fire codes, and university policies. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for inspections, maintenance activities, and device locations.

Serve as a subject matter resource regarding fire extinguisher use and basic compliance requirements, providing guidance to campus partners as needed. Coordinate with custodial staff, maintenance teams, and other university stakeholders to address compliance concerns, support inspections, and plan corrective actions or maintenance activities.

40% - Emergency Response and system support:
Respond to emergency calls involving equipment failures, alarms, or system disruptions. Assist with fire alarm inspections, basic troubleshooting, and minor repairs as time, training, and operational needs allow. Provide support for other life safety, electrical, or related systems as appropriate.

Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies as required. Work occasional planned or unplanned overtime during emergency situations. Maintain tools, supplies, and parts inventory necessary for assigned responsibilities. Assist other maintenance units as needed, including participation in snow removal and related duties during inclement weather.

10% - Other Duties as Assigned:
Perform other related tasks as directed to support departmental needs and campus safety.
Position Requirements

1. Reach, grasp, hold, lift and place moderately heavy loads and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs) with or without accommodation.
2. Perform work above normal heights, in confined spaces and extreme temperatures (hot and cold) inside and outdoors.
3. Operate work issued vehicles for transporting staff and materials
4. Work occasional planned and unplanned overtime as needed including responding to after- hours emergencies as needed.
5. Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather.
6. Must have a valid driver's license by the time of hire and maintain that license throughout employment.
7. Must digitally enter work order information and perform other electronic communications as required.

Required Qualifications

1. High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
2. Three (3) years of experience in a skilled craft area. Certificate from a vocational school or an associate's degree in a building or mechanical trade area may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
3. Valid driver's license by the time of hire and maintain the license throughout employment.
4. Currently possess or have the ability to obtain fire extinguisher certification within the first six months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prior experience and certification in maintaining fire extinguishers.
2. Knowledge of the standard practices, tools, equipment and materials associated with a variety of skilled crafts and building trades as evidenced by application materials.
3. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of skilled crafts and building trades as evidenced by application materials.
4. Ability to read and correctly interpret blueprints, electrical or plumbing schematics as evidenced by application materials.
5. Experience working in a university, college or multi-building campus environment.

Contact Information to Applicants
Matt Elms, m912e830@ku.edu
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application will include the following:

1. Current contact information including email and phone number
2. Previous work experience including dates of employment
3. Name and contact information to three references

Resume/Cover letter is optional.

Review of applications will begin Friday, April 17th and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
Advertised Salary Range
Starting at 40,000
Application Review Begins
17-Apr-2026
Anticipated Start Date
04-May-2026
Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
FTE
1.0
Reg/Temp
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Employee Class
B-University Support Staff
Work Location Assignment
On-Site
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.