Job Details

General Technician III

Position Number: 6414342
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Facilities Management

General Technician III

Posting Number: SP004960P
Division/College: Facilities Management
Department: Facilities Management-Shops/Misc.
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

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 teams 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

Required Experience:

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

Required Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required Other:

Possess a valid drivers license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles.
Be at least 18 years of age.

Additional Preferred:

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:

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:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
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
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: Uncertain
Posting Date: 07/25/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

First review date 8/10/25. Applications after that date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled.

Describe fully how you meet each required qualification in this position. (experience, education and required other) Only applicants who demonstrate that they meet all required qualifications in their written application are eligible to be considered for the position.

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.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/49058

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.